Shingles vaccine urged for adults over sixty
Dr Donohue outlines the shingles vaccine benefits for people over 60 who had chickenpox, noting it halves the risk of shingles and cuts postherpetic neuralgia by about two thirds. Costs and storage are considerations, with Medicare Part D often covering prescriptions. He also endorses vaccination while acknowledging rare storage and expense factors.
Confronting a Talkative Friend at Gatherings
Dear Annie advises tactful confrontation to curb Miss Motor Mouth's monopolizing behavior and suggests a one-on-one talk about respect for a friend with cancer. If unchanged, consider not inviting her. Also advises grandparents to limit gifts and consider college-fund contributions, while acknowledging anxiety disorders in social plans.
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Safe use of cutting boards for cooked meats
Dear Heloise answers a reader question about whether a single cutting board can be used for cooked meat and how to sanitize between raw and cooked items. The guidance from USDA FSIS says either board is fine for cooked meat, with thorough washing and a chlorine bleach sanitizer between raw and other uses.
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