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phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

What is phenazopyridine-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Phenazopyridine is an oral urinary analgesic (pain relieving medication). It is available over-the-counter (without a prescription or OTC) in lower strengths, and with a prescription for higher strengths. It is used commonly to treat symptoms of pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other symptoms associated […]

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doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx)

doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx)

Do I need a prescription for doxycycline? Yes What is doxycycline? Doxycycline is a synthetic (man-made) antibiotic derived from tetracycline. What brand names are available for doxycycline? Brand names for doxycycline hyclate include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap, Doryx, Doxteric, Doxy, Monodox, and others. Is doxycycline available as a generic drug? Yes Why […]

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NYC Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121

NYC Measles Outbreak Cases Reach 121

The number of measles cases in the New York City outbreak that began last October in the Orthodox Jewish community has reached 121, the city’s health department said Thursday. Latest Infectious Disease News Most of the cases (108) are in children younger than 18, with 13 cases in adults. No deaths have occurred, but eight […]

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California Parents Are Getting Around Vaccine Law, Fueling Measles Outbreaks

California Parents Are Getting Around Vaccine Law, Fueling Measles Outbreaks

By E.J. MundellHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Feb. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even though California enacted tough legislation in 2016 barring “personal belief” exemptions for childhood vaccinations, some parents may be turning to unethical physicians to circumvent the new law. And that could be fueling new and dangerous measles outbreaks in the […]

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nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin, Macrobid)

nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Furadantin, Macrobid)

What is nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin)? What brand names are available for nitrofurantoin? Is nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin) available as a generic drug? Do I need a prescription for nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin)? Why is nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin) prescribed to patients? What are the side effects of nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin)? What is the […]

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Head Lice

Head Lice

Head Lice Symptoms Although itching may be a sign of a lice infestation, most often individuals are asymptomatic. Keep in mind that although the only reliable sign of an infestation is the presence of a live louse or nymph (juvenile louse), the presence of nits may be a sign that there is or has been […]

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Japan Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Years

Japan Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Years

Japan is battling its worst measles outbreak in years. Latest Infectious Disease News As of Feb. 10, a total of 167 cases have been reported in 20 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, with the largest outbreaks in prefectures of Mie and Osaka, according to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. Nearly all of the 49 reported […]

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Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 States

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Deer in 24 States

Chronic wasting disease has been found in wild deer, elk and moose in 24 states, and hunters should avoid handling or eating potentially infected meat, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned. Latest Infectious Disease News The agency said that animals with the disease — which affects the central nervous system — can […]

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Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine in Washington State

Measles Outbreak Triggers Sharp Rise in Demand for Vaccine in Washington State

Health clinics in Clark County, Washington are scrambling to meet the sharply increased demand for measles vaccination as people seek protection during an outbreak of the highly contagious virus. Latest Infectious Disease News State health department data show that orders for two types of measles vaccines in the county were nearly 500 percent higher in […]