Dr. Rainier Rahman's Office

12/01/2026

It is flu season here in T&T, and with social distancing all but a relic of the pandemic era, the Ministry of Health is urging the population to get vaccinated.
The warning comes as flu cases surge in the United States and doctor visits there spike to their highest levels since 1997.

For more…
https://www.cnc3.co.tt/health-ministry-urges-flu-vaccination-ahead-of-carnival/

11/01/2026

Is 2026 the year evidence dies at the CDC? Dr Sandra Fryhofer explains why the CDC can no longer be our ‘North Star’ for vaccine guidance and gives a preview of what’s to come in 2026: http://ms.spr.ly/6187tNaQc

11/01/2026

Potassium flies under the radar. But it’s an important nutrient (essential, even), and you may not be getting nearly enough of it.

Potassium is a mineral that plays a significant role in the function of your heart, kidneys, muscles and nerves. A diet that’s high in potassium-rich foods and low in sodium may reduce your risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

11/01/2026

Too much of certain foods can make it harder for your liver to do its job. Over time, that may lead to inflammation, which in turn could cause cirrhosis. https://wb.md/4qJbW8X

11/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the HPV vaccine helps protect young people from the virus that causes most cervical cancers.

If you’re a parent or carer, please look out for the HPV vaccine permission form and return it to the school.

The HPV vaccine protects against more than cervical cancer - it safeguards all young adults, women and men, from ge***al warts and some cancers of the ge***al areas and a**s, as well as some mouth and throat (head and neck) cancers. ♂️♀️

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

11/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The vaccine protects 🛡️ against .

✔️ 1–2 doses for girls aged 9–14 years
✔️ 2–3 doses for immunocompromised individuals, including those living with HIV

Get informed. Get screened. Get vaccinated.

11/01/2026

Back pain is a common reason people see a healthcare provider, but it can be a surprising sign of lung cancer when cancer cells spread to the spine. See link below ⬇️

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11/01/2026

Lemon water is the first thing I consume every morning. It hydrates, supports digestion, and supports heart health. It might also keep me younger. See link below ⬇️

11/01/2026

Twenty years on since the approval of the first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, a raft of studies involving millions of people have reached the same conclusion: HPV vaccination is safe and dramatically lowers women’s risk for cervical cancer.

Those are the topline findings of two updated Cochrane reviews on the impact of HPV vaccination — one looking at population levels of cervical and other HPV-related cancers, and the other a network meta-analysis of clinical trial data. https://bit.ly/4pvMsLk