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Egg allergy and vaccines
Emerging data in more recent years has suggested that for most vaccines with traces of egg proteins (e.g. influenza vaccine), prior egg allergy is not necessarily a contraindication.
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Semaglutide for alcohol use disorder (AUD)
Pre-clinical evidence and anecdotal reports have suggested that GLP1 receptor agonists may reduce alcohol use and cravings.
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Self-medicate with caution
During a recent measles outbreak in Texas, USA, it was highlighted that there was some concern that children were being given vitamin A as an alternative to vaccination against the disease.
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