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A 42-year-old male asked:
when is the best time of the year to get a flu shot? flu season of course, but doesn't the effectiveness wane if received too early?
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Dr. Michael Romananswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Sept or early: Oct best times. It will peak and then slowly decline in effectiveness as the flu season winds down
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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use a pregnancy kit to know when you are ovulating.
After sexual activity, stay in bed with couple of pillows under your pelvis for 30 minutes.
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Consult with your OB for advice and if religious, pray.
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