Young Men's HealthIt’s true that “mono,” short for mononucleosis, is spread from an infected person to another person by kissing, but it can also be spread by sharing utensils (fork, spoon, knifes), … read more
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I have been diagnosed with mono and my Doctor does not want me to take any Tylenol or Advil or aspirin for my fever. I do not know why. I have a fever. Can you advise?
That does seem strange response and makes me think I’m missing part of the picture. Typically it is fine to use those medications with mono. I would ask your doctor … read more
Mononucleosis
Have you ever heard of “the kissing disease”? Mononucleosis (pronounced mon-o-nuke-lee-o-sis, or “mono” for short) got this nickname because people can pass it through their saliva when they kiss. Kissing … read more
College Health: Health Services and Common Health Problems
What are student health services? The student health services (sometimes called the student health center or clinic) at your college is probably the first place you should go when you … read more
Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class?
You can go back to school when your health care provider says it’s okay. This is usually when you feel much better, which may take a few days to a … read more