Influenza immunization-Did you know?

1. Immunity to Influenza is acquired one month after the vaccination. 2. The vaccine can be administered even in active cases of Influenza. 3. Old and immunosuppressed patients should receive the quadrivalent Influenza vaccine and avoid the LIVE vaccine. 4. In office Influenza rapid tests are not reliable...

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19 DISEASE

New York State and Westchester County registered recently cases of COVID-19 disease. It has been determined that the COVID-19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus is spread through droplets, and it is not an airborne infection. This means that coughing, sneezing and touching contaminated surfaces are ways...

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

Lactose Intolerance and Diet Many years ago Romans took excessive milk drinking as evidence of Barbarism. Romans were eating cheese but rarely drinking milk and only for medical purposes. Approximately 65 % of the general population and 90% of the population of East Assian origin has reduced...

TOP 10 REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIES

Top 10 allergy remedies you can try before seeing a doctor Minimizing exposure: Use Normal Saline nasal and sinus wash for sinuses-maximum 5 consecutive days. The NetiPot found in the pharmacies make easy the nasal and sinus wash. Use hypoallergenic pillows. Flowers, carpets and pet exposure...