A member asked:
how can i help prevent the spread of the flu?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Julia Sundelanswered
Pediatrics 18 years experience
Flu shot, hand wash: You and your family should get the flu shot. Young children are at high risk for complications from the flu. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your nose, mouth and eyes. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Avoid close contact with sick people.
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Dr. Scott Katzanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Good Hygiene: The flu is a common and potentially serious infection. The most important control measure is the flu vaccine, which can be given to children 6 months of age and older. Common sense measures include hand washing or sanitizer, covering your cough/sneeze, not sharing drinks and avoiding ill people and crowded areas during the flu season.
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Dr. Colton Bradshawanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Vaccinate the family: The single most successful (and cost effective means) to prevent the spread of flu is to vaccinate all eligible members of your family. Of special importance is the vaccination of the pregnant mother: infants below 6 months of age are not candidates for the flu vaccine; therefore, the only way to impart immunity to the newborn is through the vaccination of his mother before delivery.
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Thermogenic food: There are some foods that can "burn calories". The following seem to be the most supported: 1) hot peppers, 2) whole oats, grains, 3) lean meats require almost 30% of calories ingested to metabolize and should be good. 4) green tea 5) lentils.
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How can I get rid of exzyma?
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Eczema: Eczema is believed to result from a genetic defect that results in an abnormality of the skin's barrier function. Eczema can be controlled with moisturizers like cerave and topical cortisone but not cured.
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How can I get rid of exsesive sweat in the underarms ?
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Aluminum chlorhydrat: Aluminum chlorhydrate is the best way to prevent sweating and is contained in numerous antiperspirants. There is a product called drysol your physician can prescribe for you that is very effective. In extreme cases there are some surgeries available but that would only be in very extreme cases.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
How can I get rid of my psriosus IV used all the creams?
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Dr. Robert Greeranswered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
You can't!: This is a tough disease to treat.You will never be "cured".You must estabilish a relationship with a dermatologist you can trust and go for the best treatment plan that works for you.None are perfect but much progress has recently come available.
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