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if my child has the measles, how long is she infectious?
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Dr. Arthur Torreanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 51 years experience
Yes: A child with measles is generally contagious from 3 - 5 days before the rash to 4 days after the rash appears.
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Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Yes: A person with measles is contagious from 1 to 2 days before symptoms start until about 4 days after the rash appears.
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Is hepatitis C contagious upon contact?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
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Blood borne: Hep c is usually transmitted through blood and body fluid exchange, including sex. It is not transmitted through casual contact like shaking hands.
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What are the best over-the-counter fertility drugs for females?
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Dr. Andrew Silvermananswered
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OTC fertility drugs: The only otc fertility enhancer is dhea which is non-prescription. All other drugs are not otc.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How can my eating habits during pregnancy affect my child?
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Dr. Samuel Sadowanswered
Bariatrics 48 years experience
Starts with desire!: See your primary care doctor first to get a check-up. Then, follow the mediterranean diet, daily physical activity 300 minutes per week for life. Reduce alcohol intake to 1 glass of wine 3-4 times per week. Avoid unsaturated fats, eat lots of good fats, eat and drink well in moderation. Eat protein at all meals and do not skip meals!
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What risks will my child with syncope have riding a bike?
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Dr. Theodore Ritotaanswered
Dentistry 9 years experience
Be very careful: Not recommended to ride bike with history of syncope. One accident could be disasterous. Check with the doctor that diagnosed the syncope.
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