I'm really worried because my roommate has been dealing with swine flu for the past couple of days. What steps should I take to protect myself? Is there a specific vaccine that's recommended?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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Nasovac vaccine and candiflu -S vaccine are advised to the patient.wash your hands,avoid crowds,cover mouth with mask etc are advised to the patient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm feeling a bit uneasy today and I can't seem to take a full breath. My nose and throat are really dry, especially my nose. Earlier, I felt feverish but when I checked, my temperature was only 97.6. I'm having this punching pain in my chest and back too. What could be going on?

infection, take antibiotics n visit nearby hospital

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Why do I feel feverish but no fever?

One can feel hot without significant fever after having spicy foods or during stress and anxiety, exposure to humid climate. Hormonal conditions such as menopause and during ovulation time, you may feel hot. Thyroid imbalance may also cause you to feel hot.

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I'm really worried because my husband's C-Reactive Protein level is at 7.51 mg. Could you help us figure out what this might mean?

u take medicine

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