Last Saturday morning Kathy and her best friend Ann were on a video conference call with me for a Medication Insider personal medication consultation. One of Kathy’s questions was about her first COVID vaccination, which was coming up in 4 days. A couple of her friends had experienced some discomfort and fever the next day …
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On the Sunday of a Memorial Day weekend two years ago, my husband and I along with my husband’s cousin and his wife had reservations for a 1-day cruise in Alaska, viewing Aialik Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park. Included with the prime opportunities for viewing wildlife was lunch on board …
Q: I’m going on a cruise to Alaska this summer. Which motion sickness medicine should I take with me? Even if you’ve never had trouble with motion sickness before, packing something to deal with seasickness is a smart idea. You have several remedies to pick from: ginger root, over-the-counter remedies such as Dramamine® or Bonine®, …
Q: What medicines should I travel with? We have several vacations planned this summer and I want to make sure I pack the right stuff. Vacations are wonderful opportunities to get away from your usual routine and see new horizons. Just because you are on vacation doesn’t mean you can’t get injured or sick. Motion …
Q: I’ve tried looking straight ahead when riding in cars to avoid motion sickness, but it doesn’t seem to help. I’m still miserable. Is there something else you can recommend? Summer is a traditional time for vacations and travel. According to Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, “To travel hopefully is a better thing …
