Until they can see a physician,patients can try using cold milk compresses(whole milk, low-fat, or skim)for temporary relief from the itchingof poison ivy or simple eczema.
Until they can see a physician,patients can try using cold milk compresses(whole milk, low-fat, or skim)for temporary relief from the itchingof poison ivy or simple eczema. Thisancient, safe therapy is especiallyeffective for severely pruritic eczematouseruptions and intractable vulvaritching and soreness. Moreover, iteliminates the possibility of secondarycomplications from over-thecountermedications.
-- Robert R. Tompkins, MD
Lemoyne, Pa
FluMist Intranasal Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Delivery and Self-Administration
August 18th 2025AstraZeneca launches FluMist Home, the first FDA-approved at-home flu vaccine service, allowing self- or caregiver administration of the intranasal influenza vaccine for the 2025–26 season.