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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.