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Recent camping trip
Going camping exposes you to a variety of potential illnesses, from mosquito and other bites to Lyme disease.
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A 38-year old asked:
It was cold and wet on a previous camping trip, can this make the fetus sick?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I returned from a camping trip two days ago and have a red & slightly raised bump on my right breast that is sensitive to touch and now is bruised a bit. I'm wondering if it's a sspider bite or more?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I just recently started working out to get ready for boot camp for the Army and my knees have been hurting almost 24/7 since. Am I overworking myself?
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Is there anything I can do to reduce or eliminate the pain induced from shots? Hi, I recently enlisted in the Navy and I was reading about how at boot camp recruits receive many shots in the arm and butt. The last time I received a shot in the arm it was
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A 42-year old female asked:
Planning a 1-week family (5 y.o, 9 y.o) camping trip in Colorado this July. Any vaccinations for the kids? Should I bring any vitamins or supplements?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Recently er trip for nasty bug. Been home 2 days. How long after can i try dairy products. Had severe dirrhea and vomitting. Dehydration and fainted?
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A 67-year old asked:
recent vertigo treated. can i safely go on a long airplane trip?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Recently my trip to the er showed several growing cysts on my ovaries all differnt sizes 1 the size of apple could thy be causing an odor?
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A member asked:
I chipped my teeth I was recently playing baseball and I tripped going after a fly ball. In tripping, my mouth landed open in the dirt and my front left tooth hit some dirt and maybe a rock. A portion of the tooth came out. I still have that part of the t
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A member asked:
Ear Fullness I recently flew with a cold and upon the return trip my ears never "popped" after landing. After 7 days I still cannot hear and feel as if I need to pop my ears. I have been to my family physician who says there is fluid but no infection.
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A 45-year old female asked:
A recent chest xray shows I have linear atelectasis in the lower lobes of each lung. Can I go on an upcoming trip that involves a number of flights?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is camping safe anymore? So many horror stories
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A 30-year old asked:
Am I more susceptible to giardiasis when camping?
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A 48-year old asked:
Do you think it would be unlikely to contract legionnaires's disease while camping on the? beach?
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A 29-year old female asked:
My step son intentionally exposed himself in the bathroom at camp to other children. He was embarrassed when confronted. Why did he do this?
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A 37-year old asked:
I sprained my shoulder, what should i do about camp'?
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A 41-year old asked:
Having trouble in summer camp. Will counselor tell my partnets?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can I do camp activities a week after wisdom tooth surgery?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can I help my child avoid a mid-morning energy crash at camp?
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A 40-year old asked:
My son is allergic to mosquitos. What can be bring as precaution on camping trips?
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A 42-year old asked:
How do I know if I'm not contagious anymore because I have to go to camp this weekend?
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A 47-year old asked:
What is cyclic adenosine monophosphate cAMP?
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A member asked:
best value for health boot camp to attend?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are some ways to get into shape for military boot camp?
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A 46-year old asked:
What are some ways to get ready for USMC boot camp physically?
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A 41-year old asked:
What is a way to keep bandages / skin graft dry while camping?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are some good workouts to prepare for air force boot camp?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is boot camp a more effective way to get in shape than going through all those crazy diets?
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A 42-year old asked:
I have a remstar lite cpap machine, does anyone know how I can hook it up to a battery source so that I can take my family camping?
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A 28-year old female asked:
The acne in my back does not seem to go. It started when I came back from a camping and has gotten worse. Tried exfoliation. Didn't help. What to do?
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