Monday October 26, 2009 How Long Does It Take for a Flu Shot to Offer Protection?
Answer – According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), you should allow two weeks after getting a flu shot to develop protection against the flu. That’s because after vaccination, the body has to work for a while to create the protective antibodies to the flu virus. Friday October 23, 2009 The Man Couldn’t Walk. Why Did the ER Miss His Fractured Pelvis? Blog Post – My patient, 85-year-old Mr. C. — a tall, courtly gentleman who always reminds me of a late-model Peter O’Toole — sat down short of his easy chair at home and fell. Within minutes, his daughter found him on the floor. She helped him to the chair, and they watched some TV. But half an hour later, he was unable to get up again and walk… Wednesday October 21, 2009 FAQ: Are Swelling Feet in Someone Who’s Bed-Bound a Sign of Impending Death? Answer – No, swelling isn’t necessarily a sign of imminent death. In a bed-bound person, newly detected swelling is more likely due to one of the typical causes of edema. These can i
