Your doctor will likely prescribe antibiotics if your burn shows signs of infection. Make sure you finish the entire course of treatment, even if the burn starts to show improvement. You need to use all of the medicine, or the infection may rebound.  If you’re treating the burn at home, the doctor will likely prescribe oral or cream antibiotics. If you’re in the hospital, you’ll likely be given antibiotics through an IV. Burn creams are most common in the early stages of burn treatment. They help keep the burn moist, limit your risk of infection, and decrease pain. The doctor will likely prescribe a burn cream and provide a treatment schedule.  Follow all of your doctor’s instructions for using the burn cream. Aloe can also be a good treatment for your burn, especially if it’s a small burn. However, check with your doctor before you use it. Your bandages will help keep your burn moist while it heals. They also protect your burn from dirt and germs. At a minimum, change them once in the morning and once in the evening. However, your doctor may recommend changing them more often, so always follow their instructions.  Always use sterile bandages, such as a non-stick gauze secured with medical tape. Don’t use reusable bandages. You can apply your burn cream before you replace your bandages. If your burn is serious, painful, or out of reach, get someone to help you change your bandages. If you’re being treated in a hospital, the nurses will change your bandages. Pain and swelling after a burn are common symptoms. For mild pain and swelling, over-the-counter (OTC) Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, or naproxen, can help. Use them as directed on the label, unless your doctor recommends you take more. Don’t take anything without first talking to your doctor, especially if you’re taking other medications. Burns can cause extreme pain, especially if they become infected. Fortunately, your doctor can prescribe painkillers if your pain feels unbearable. Since they’re not right for everyone, however, talk to your doctor to find out if they might be a good option for you.  Don’t use painkillers without your doctor’s permission, especially if you’re taking other medications. Painkillers can be very addictive, so always use them exactly as your doctor directs. In some cases, you might use the painkillers specifically when changing your bandages. Most burn patients do not need anxiety medications. However, they can help if your burn is causing you a lot of pain and stress or if you have a lot of anxiety about changing your bandages.  Take your medication as directed. Anxiety medications have side effects. Common side effects include nausea, increased saliva, blurred vision, headache, tiredness, joint or muscle pain, dizziness, nightmares, lack of coordination, cognitive issues, confusion, frequent urination, or sexual issues. You may also become dependent on them. Since burns can break your skin, it’s possible to get a tetanus infection after a burn. After a burn, the tetanus booster can help limit complications and infection. A nurse can administer the shot if you need it.  Doctors recommend getting a tetanus booster every 10 years.  Ask your doctor if getting the booster is right for you. In some cases, you can expect to receive the Tdap vaccine after a burn. It's approved by the CDC for use by people aged 65 and over.
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One-sentence summary -- Take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor to treat infection. Apply a burn cream as directed by your doctor. Change your dressings at least twice a day or as directed. Use OTC NSAIDs for pain and swelling, if advised by your doctor. Ask your doctor about prescription painkillers, if your pain is intense. Talk to your doctor about anxiety medication, if you have a serious burn. Get a tetanus shot if you’re behind on your booster shots.


If you have serious symptoms and need to see a doctor, they’ll start by performing a physical exam. Let them know how and when you got cut, when your symptoms appeared or started worsening, and any antibiotics or other medications you’ve recently taken. This information will help your doctor determine the best course of treatment. Your doctor will most likely take a sample of any pus or discharge, cut a small tissue sample, or wipe the infected cut with a swab. They’ll then have the sample tested for specific germs. The results will let them know whether you need antibiotics and, if necessary, which type to prescribe. If you have an abscess, they’ll likely drain it and take a culture of the pus it contains. If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, take your medication according to their instructions. Don’t stop taking it even if your cut heals.  If you stop taking an antibiotic prematurely, the infection might come back and get worse. Your doctor might also recommend taking an over-the-counter drug for pain or fever, such as Tylenol or ibuprofen. In rare cases, a skin infection can lead to sepsis or other life-threatening conditions. If necessary, your doctor will have you admitted to a hospital for specialist care, which might include intravenous (IV) medications or surgery to remove infected tissue.
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One-sentence summary -- Tell your doctor where you got the cut when they examine you. Get a skin culture. Take antibiotics and other medications as directed. Discuss hospitalization for severe infections.


It’s in the All Apps area of the Start menu.  A context menu will expand. The website will open in a new Edge tab. Click the tab to the right of the current tab to view it.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Microsoft Edge. Go to a page that contains a link. Right-click the link. Click Open in new tab.


An infestation of worms, such as tapeworms, can cause your cat to vomit.  By deworming your cat, you will be able to either stop the vomiting from occurring, or at least rule out this as a cause.  Deworm your cat more often — once a month at minimum — if they are allowed to hunt. If your cat is behind on their deworming, get them up to date. There are many dewormers available to purchase. Different products have different spectrums of effectiveness, thus deworming your cat is not a guarantee all the worms are gone. On occasions it is necessary for your vet to analyze a fecal specimen to identify any worms that have survived treatment. Use, selamectin (Revolution), for roundworms.  Use, milbemycin (Interceptor), to remove many types of worms. Many cats have allergies, particularly to proteins. Your cat may have an intolerance to a component of their diet.  Identify and remove any allergens from the cat's diet.  Ask your vet about hypoallergenic diets. Use a hypoallergenic diet for at least eight weeks, to ensure the allergen has passed.  Slowly introduce new foods, one at a time, and check for any that trigger vomiting. Some cats will vomit almost immediately after eating the allergen, but others may take hours to vomit. Generally, when the allergen reaches the stomach, irritation occurs, which results in vomiting. Cats are very sensitive to medications and many medications have the side-effect of causing vomiting.  Take note of any medications you may have given your cat and see if they might be responsible for the vomiting.  Your veterinarian will be able to tell you more about complications from medication. If a medication is the cause of the vomiting, ask your veterinarian for alternative. Cats are extremely sensitive to medications, home remedies should not be administered.
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Check when your cat was last dewormed. Be aware of potential allergens. Check if your cat has started any new medications.