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Dr. Thad Woodardanswered
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Depends: Most reactions would not prevent getting the second dose, but a severe life threatening reaction would make it unreasonable to repeat the vaccine.
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Don't be afraid: I would tell the truth here, you might be surprised at how understanding the response might be, and will be hard to hide this and will be more difficu... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Get it checked: Asthma doesn't cause this problem. It can result from tuberculosis or from radiation treatments and some other problems none of which is typically goo... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Probably ok: Frequent, loose, sometimes greenish stools in infants indicate "rapid transit" of stools that can be due to host of issues but unless he is not eati... Read More
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No: I am not aware of any reason you can't do both on the same day.
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No: For some allergy can start later in life but I am not aware that pregnancy is a risk for this to happen.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Not a medical issue: Cellulite is not a medical term. It generally is used to describe the appearance of fat, often in the thighs. It may help to loose weight, .
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Rice milk: It is possible that he can tolerate cow's milk or soy by a year but if not then i typically suggest rice milk but discuss being certain to meet other ... Read More
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Several: The most concerning ones that come to mind of concern are tuberculosis and cytomegalovirus. However each is dependent on you having these illnesses.
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Yes: For children older than 6 mo appropriate influenza immunization is pretty effective in preventing influenza.
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Yes: Yes but it will likely make you uncomfortable as your breasts will be more engorged than if you wean slowly.
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Age dependent: The answer depends considerably on the infants age but in general protect your baby from electrical outlets, stairs, small particles on the floor, and... Read More
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Can't: I am not aware of a proven effective method. If it is a canker sore it will resolve in a couple of days. If it doesn't or you have lots of "canker so... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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No: I am not aware of group a streptococci being resistant to penicillin. Not as sure regarding Azithromycin but I am skeptical this is a big issue.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Reflux: Most likely in an otherwise normal infant he just has normal reflux or being over fed. Less commonly and usually with reflux an hour or so after eati... Read More
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Yes: Yes, breastfeeding provides nutrition to the infant, including iron. If the mother isn't replacing the iron the infant is taking she will be at risk o... Read More
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Variable: This is variable but a common question. Generally infants don't need more than 32 oz of milk per day and this will decrease depending on how much food... Read More
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No: I have seen no evidence of this nor is it my professional or personal experience.
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Yes: Everything, all treatment, has risk. The real question is often is the treatment, in this case immunizations, safer than not immunizing and the answer... Read More
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Equally fine to use: Although in most infants in the U.S. A cow's milk formula is often used soy formulas are as safe and effective as cow's milk formulas.
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Viral illness: Fifth disease is a common usually mild viral illness that generally causes a distinctive "slapped face" rash on children. Complications are rare and i... Read More
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No: I would try to increase the spacing between feeding somewhat, be sure the latch is good, and put something like lanolin on your breasts.
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Depends: Fever is a symptom and by itself may not need treatment. It is the underlying reason for the fever that is important. Fever in children less than 2-3 ... Read More
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Likely: I would say it is likely but hard to be sure, especially if you were very diligent in washing your hands.
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Little : A two year old Advair Diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) is unlikely to cause harm if used appropriately...Just may be less effective.
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Depends on age: It is not clear what your infants age is, but some "tummy time" is good for development from birth...But sleeping on her back leads to a 50% decrease ... Read More
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First several weeks: Infants can move there heads at birth and over the first 2 months this improves greatly.
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Few if any cons: In general infants are pacified by sucking and a pacifier can really help infants that are calmed by sucking, in my experience pacifiers rarely interf... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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No: Infections acquired from breast feeding are uncommon but not impossible. More likely, especially if by illness you mean a "cold" or vomiting or diarrh... Read More
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Asthma: There is not enough information here to be sure what is going on or your exact queston... But children with asthma will often cough so hard due to muc... Read More
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Symptoms when eating: Soybean allergy means having symptoms when eating soybeans or related foods. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea ; and/ ... Read More
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Yes: Yes but try to keep the saline as clean a possible.
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Sometimes: Wow. What a question. My research is that both originate embryologically from the omphalomesanteric duct. One source recommends a work up including a ... Read More
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Be careful: You are correct that the ultra violet b rays of sunlight start the production of vit d in our skin...But there are risks as well...An increase in skin... Read More
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No: This is not currently known to be a risk of hepatitis b vaccine.
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Yes: This is typical in babies and begins to slow with age.
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Once breast feeding : My advice to mothers is to introduce a bottle, if they want to, and usually with breast milk, as soon as they are confident that beast feeding is goin... Read More
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Yes: Generally it is safe but i prefer to suggest clear water especially if a rash is already present.
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Possible: I guess it is possible that bubble bath may have caused some irritation or that the wart was already irritated and more sensitive but this doesn't see... Read More
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Not sure it doesn't: Neither is healthy for your lungs. It may be that the effect of marijuana is just milder and you don't "feel" it but there is good evidence both adve... Read More
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Exposed to TB: It means you have been infected by the TB or similar organism ...Further testing or evaluation is needed to see if the infection is active and causing... Read More
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Deleterious: Depending upon the severity and specifics of the poor nutrition physical, intellectual, and social development can be adversely affected.
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No: Lighter or darker skin caused by atopic dermatitis is due to changes in the pigment producing cells in the skin called melanocytes. Over time if ad is... Read More
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No: Palpable ridges or bumps are most commonly due to nail trauma, often in the matrix which is where the nail is forming. The matrix is deep to the skin ... Read More
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Eat well: Eat a well balanced diet and skip protein supplements.
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Recurrent chickenpo: When first infected with chickenpox (varicella) the virus remains alive in your nervous system for the rest of your life and for unclear reasons can r... Read More
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No: The pain is minimal with skin testing, similar testing can be done with a blood test which requires some blood being withdrawn with a needle.
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No: All treatments have risk. I don't know any evidence that pure himalayan salt crystals are helpful for asthma or what the side effects and/or risks of ... Read More
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Many things: In the short term asthma can be worsened with respiratory illness and irritants such as smoke/dust, allergy, and exercise. Long term asthma typically ... Read More
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Yes: Generally i would say yes however I have seen infants who were not eating enough and yet seemed content.
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Dr. Woodard is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Woodard is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I never had a lung disease or treatment, unless I'm not aware of. Thanks for your quick reply! But is this something serious?
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Thank you Dr. Woodard. I forgot to mention that it started when he began crawling and sitting up about 2 weeks ago.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! thank you so much, more to come queries,.
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Top Doctor, First Place, Anchorage, AK - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Alaska - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Anchorage, AK - Winter
2013
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