Question 1

at walmart i was looking at curtains, one of them had fresh blood all over it and i was touching it. it got all over my hand. i have cuts. hiv risk?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely but: If the blood was fresh and you had a open cut in your hand and blood entered and the blood was from a person who was positive for HIV.There are too many assumptions.But if you still have concern get a blood test in 4 weeks ang if negative another in three months

Question 2

i was at walmart and one of the employes was pushing through the crowd and almost knocked me over. why are people so fat these days?

Accepted Answer

Obesity: Obesity is a national epidemic. 

The reasons are multifactorial which is why it's such a tough problem to tackle.

There isn't one magic bullet unfortunately.

Question 3

i've taking clindmaycin a million times i usually get them filled at rite aid i got them filled at walmart they look different. could i be allergic?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Different brands have different formulations, but active ingredient remains the same, if u r in doubt of any medicine taking it 4 the first time, go 2 any er  waiting area, adminstir the medicine and wait for at least 1 hour, any serious reaction would appear in 1st hour, god forbids if this happens, u r in very place u want 2 be in, any other reaction with subsequent doses is generally minor, u.

Question 4

costco or walmart contact lenses as good as others?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Contact lenses are made by national companies in central fabrication plants.  Warehouse stores sell these brands and the quality is that of the national brand sold everywhere.

Question 5

can i get contact lenses from the walmart vision center?

Accepted Answer

Sure: They employ optometrists who are usually well trained to fit most common eye refractions.

Question 6

which soap brands can i find at walmart that are non drying soaps ? irish spring ok?

Accepted Answer

Irish Spring is: quite harsh and drying. We aren't supposed to endorse specific products or brand lines. But, look for ones that include moisturizers - some will say they are gentle on the label.

Question 7

what paperwork should i ask for when getting care at clinic inside stores like walmart?

Accepted Answer

Follow up care : Make sure you have them provide you or send to your family physician or pcp the progress notes so that they know and can update your records.

Question 8

can hiv transmit through surfaces like curtains or desk if an scratch comes in contact with it, thanks?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: HIV is a realtively fragile virus.  It requires a fluid/liquid environment, preferably one that is warm and has some nutrients in it (mucous membranes).  It does not appear to survive long on cold dry surfaces.

Question 9

is it safe to take clonzaemp with the equate (walmart) brand of emergenc-c? ive been taking it but ive wondered if theres an interactions?

Accepted Answer

: There is no interaction between these pills. However, if you eat a healthy diet with green vegetables and citric fruits, you do not need to take vitamin C supplement at high dose every day. Too much vitamin C intake does increase the risk of kidney stone because vitamin C is converted to oxalate which is the main component of the most common kidney stone, calcium oxalate.

Question 10

can i just buy monisate in walmart heath and medicne area and pay in reg. checkout line? or do i have to go to pharmacy in walmart and ask then for it

Accepted Answer

Monistat?: Monistat for treating vaginal yeast infections is over-the-counter, and is bought without a prescription.

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At walmart i was looking at curtains, one of them had fresh blood all over it and i was touching it. it got all over my hand. i have cuts. hiv risk?

A member asked:

I was at walmart and one of the employes was pushing through the crowd and almost knocked me over. why are people so fat these days?

A member asked:

I've taking clindmaycin a million times i usually get them filled at rite aid i got them filled at walmart they look different. could i be allergic?

A member asked:

Costco or walmart contact lenses as good as others?

A member asked:

Can i get contact lenses from the walmart vision center?

A member asked:

Which soap brands can i find at walmart that are non drying soaps ? irish spring ok?

A member asked:

What paperwork should i ask for when getting care at clinic inside stores like walmart?

A member asked:

Can hiv transmit through surfaces like curtains or desk if an scratch comes in contact with it, thanks?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take clonzaemp with the equate (walmart) brand of emergenc-c? ive been taking it but ive wondered if theres an interactions?

A member asked:

Can i just buy monisate in walmart heath and medicne area and pay in reg. checkout line? or do i have to go to pharmacy in walmart and ask then for it

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