Question 1

what are b 12 shots given for ?

Accepted Answer

Deficiency: Vitamin B12 shots are given for vitamin B12 deficiency also some people use them to help with weight loss and energy

Question 2

what can kids with a cold or cough be given?

Accepted Answer

Fluids, extra rest: Cold and cough medicines do not shorten the illness and probably won't help much..  Extra sleep, some juice or water (both fluid and vitaminc), and some time in a steamy bathroom or a humidifier will do more than medicine.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen might help the aches.  Otc cough meds like Mucinex or delsym can be used carefully at night, but not if there is asthma and not in the daytime.

Question 3

can you tell me if i could get a shot if i have a cold?

Accepted Answer

What is the specific: Shot that you are referring to?. A general rule is that it is best to wait until you are not ill before getting shots (but there are some exceptions depending on which shot it is).

Question 4

what are actual brand names of corticosteroods given for sinitis/cold?

Accepted Answer

Brand names: In the state of Florida, pharmacies are obliged to offer generic corticosteroids.
One brand name is Medrol (methylprednisolone) or Medrol (methylprednisolone) Dose Pack, or Sterapred- these are prednisone tablets

Question 5

my baby sleeps a lot when it gets cold outside. is this normal? she's six months old, up to date on all her shots, and very healthy.

Accepted Answer

Sleep: At her age she should be sleeping 16-18 hours, hotnor cold outside.

Question 6

is a subepidermal shot given in the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

No, by: definition it is below the dermis, which is below the epidermis.

Question 7

pain shot given to womn during birth of a baby?

Accepted Answer

There are several: There are several possibilities for pain during labor. There are local anesthetics like xylocaine, similar to what dentists use to work on your teeth; heavy duty nsaids, demerol, (meperidine hydrochloride) etc. If you have a specific question about a particular med please find out which one.

Question 8

how willthe cold test given by your dentist work?

Accepted Answer

Test: The dentist will place a cold object like a piece of ice on your tooth and you let the dentist know when you feel the cold in the tooth. The sensation should go away with in 10 sec of your tongue warming it with no residual ache.

Question 9

at what age are hepatitis b shots routinely given?

Accepted Answer

0, 2, 6 mos: Typically, the first dose is given to newborn within 24 hours from birth, second dose at 2 months, and 3rd at 6 months of age.

Question 10

why my last 2 colds have given me a fever when sick?

Accepted Answer

Can happen.: Cold can be from various reasons like allergies, vasomotor rhinitis, and infections. If the cause is infection then fever is likely. Fever is either absent or a   low grade with most of the virus infections, except with viruses like flu. If a bacterial infection is involved on top of the cold then fever can be high.

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