Question 1

should i give my newborn vit k shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes. There is no evidence that it is harmful and it prevents hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Many parents have foregone the shot and had no problems. If you have a boy, most physicians will not do a circumcision if the child has not had vit k. It is a bad thing to have continued blleeding and oozing form a circumcision.

Question 2

how do you give insulin shots?

Accepted Answer

Insulin shot: Hi, if you have been started on Insulin, your doctor has to show you how, it's not possible to demonstrate that on line, you need to be taught by a nurse or MD.

Question 3

i accidentally injected a little air into my body while giving myself a shot. should i worry about it?

Accepted Answer

No: Small amounts of injected air are easily absorbed. If there was going to be a problem it would happen within a few seconds or minutes. Relax. If you are having symptoms, then check with your doc, but the chances are good you did no harm.

Question 4

can someone help me understand allegry shots more?  why does giving you the stuff you are allergic to make you better?

Accepted Answer

Making antibodies: What is happening with an allergy shot is this: the doctor gives you very small doses of what you are allergic to in order that you can develop an immune reaction to them. A different type of antibody is formed against the thing to which you are allergic, and you stop having an allergic reaction to it. This can be used on, for example, people who are allergic to cats but want to keep their cats.

Question 5

i am afraid of the shots that i have to give my months old baby! what is the problem in order to do them later when it is a bit older?i

Accepted Answer

Exposure: Waiting simply allows them further exposure to the diseases. And having a current epidemic of whooping cough(pertussis) where i practice, your child has an increased risk of serious disease and even death by waiting.And the shots are a much safer risk than taking a chance on getting the disease!

Question 6

can gynaecologists give the gardasil shot in canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gardasil® and Gardasil®9 are approved for use in females aged 9-45 and males aged 9-26 in Canada. Cervarix® is approved for use in females aged 9 to 45 in Canada. Best of luck with your health!

Question 7

a friend of mine had a neurobian shot and said its just so amazing as it gives him great energy . do i need a script for this?

Accepted Answer

Neurobion: Do you  have any conditions associated wtih vitamin b12 deficiency or pernicious anemia ? I don't know if a prescription is needed for  Cyanocobalamin /  vitamin B12 injections in your country.

Question 8

can a tetanus shot give you a mild temp & feel a bit off. ?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus toxoid: If you received this you may have a systemic reaction to the vaccine in the form of low grade temp elevation, but would not simply assume this is related to the vaccine because the two things occurred in the same time period. They may be temporally but not causally related and if the symptoms persist would see a doctor.

Question 9

what can nurses do in terms of prescription, giving shots, etc?

Accepted Answer

Nurses: Nurse practioners can write prescriptions if they have a deanumber.  Nurses can give shots with a doctors order.

Question 10

for how many months does 3 shots of anti-rabies gives protection?

Accepted Answer

24 months: The preexposure immunization consisting of three doses provides protection for at least 2 years.

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