Differences in Appearance of Same Medication from Different Manufacturers

I ordered my medication through an online pharmacy. The pills I received look different than the ones I currently take that I bought at a local pharmacy. Will pills look different depending on what company made them? What steps could I take to make sure the pills I ordered online are the correct type?

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With Vaccine Mismatch, a Tough Flu Season

This flu season was the worst in four years, U.S. health officials say. One major reason, they say, is that the flu vaccine did not protect well against the two most common strains causing illness this year. Overall, the vaccine was about 44% effective. Usually, it is 70% to 90% effective. The Associated Press reported April 17 on the new statistics. The study was conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was published in the centers’ Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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In Brief: Cognitive behavioral therapy improves outcomes in depressed adolescents

Researchers studying adolescents with major depression found that cognitive behavioral therapy, either on its own or in conjunction with antidepressant medication, was an effective treatment, with a low incidence of suicidal ideation.

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Change in Babies’ Sleep Habits

My 7-month-old granddaughter rarely sleeps more than two hours at a stretch during the night. Her daytime naps are 30 minutes. She used to sleep six hours at night but her sleep habits changed suddenly and drastically. My daughter is suffering because of this sudden change in sleep habits and the baby must be as well. What are possible causes of this sudden change?

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