What Is PrEP? PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is when someone takes medicines every day to lower his or her chances of getting HIV. Who Should Take PrEP? Only people at very high risk for getting HIV should take PrEP, such as: those who are in a sexual relationship with someone who is HIV-positive men …
The toddler months can bring the medical challenges of colds, scrapes and bruises, and other minor emergencies. You’ll also find yourself dealing with an emerging personality and increasing conflicts. Your doctor will see your child four times for routine well visits during this period, at 12, 15, 18, and 24 months. If your toddler has missed …
Why Can it Be Hard to Feed a Family? Everyone needs enough nutritious food to live a healthy life. But many people can’t get it all the time. This can happen for different reasons, like: not having enough money to buy food being unemployed not having an easy way to get to a store to …
What It Is A throat culture or strep test is performed by using a throat swab to detect the presence of group A streptococcus bacteria, the most common cause of strep throat. These bacteria also can cause other infections, including scarlet fever, abscesses, and pneumonia. A sample swabbed from the back of the throat is put on …
Reviewed by: Thierry Morlet, PhD Date reviewed: April 2019
What Are Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis? The diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccine protects against: Diphtheria: a serious infection of the throat that can block the airway and cause severe breathing problems Tetanus (lockjaw): a nerve disease that can happen at any age, caused by toxin-producing bacteria contaminating a wound Pertussis (whooping cough): a respiratory illness …
Your Child’s Immunizations: Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis Vaccine (DTaP) Read More »
What Do Vaccines Do? Vaccines work by preparing the body to fight illness. Each contains either a dead or a weakened germ (or parts of it) that causes a particular disease. The body practices fighting the disease by making antibodies that recognize specific parts of that germ. This permanent or longstanding response means that if …
What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives. Occupational therapists help with barriers that affect a person’s emotional, social, and physical needs. To do this, …
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that affects the colon (the large intestine). It can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s sometimes called a “nervous stomach” or “spastic colon.” IBS can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but it doesn’t cause serious health problems. Doctors can help kids and …
Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in children. New bone forms within a few weeks of the injury, although full healing can take longer. What Happens as Broken Bones Heal? There are three stages of bone healing: the inflammatory, reparative, and remodeling stages. The Inflammatory Stage When a bone breaks, the body sends …
Permissions Guidelines
