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Subject: Re: Likely shots in bottom for someone now 60?

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Jonathan

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Date Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2016, 08:42: pm
In reply to: Charles 's message, "Re: Likely shots in bottom for someone now 60?" on Friday, July 22, 2016, 11:54: pm

You don't get penicillin for the flu. Flus are caused by viruses and penicillin is used for bacterial infections. So I think the chances of her getting penicillin for the flu are quite low.

If it was received it would mostly likely have been for a bacterial infection after an injury or for strep throat. Some people believe that a penicillin shot helps you faster than the usual ten day oral dose. There is little evidence in support of that, but it isn't worse either and I don't think a doctor would fight parents if they were strongly in favor of the shot. Some side effects like nausea are more common with oral administration.

The main side effect of Penicillin shots (other than allergic reaction which can occur with oral as well) is that they can be fairly painful. This was particularly true back in those days when the vaccine was more viscous and required a larger needle and took longer to inject.

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Author: Charles [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: Saturday, July 23, 2016, 11:16: pm Jonathan thank you very much for a good education. Very interesting to say the least. Also, thank you for your patience with me. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]