Dear Pharmacist,

My grandson is 8 months old, and the pediatrician wants to vaccinate him for the flu. My daughter and I are at odds because she wants to vaccinate him, and I don’t think she should. She reads your column, so what is your opinion?

A.H., Memphis, Tennessee

Dear Pharmacist: I went to your health talk at The Villages last week and it was great. You said that ipriflavone was helpful to people with osteoporosis and I wanted more information about how it works, the dosage and side effects. Can you elaborate?

S.E., Lady Lake

Q: We've been passing a cold from person to person in my house for the past few weeks.  I'd like to try natural remedies like zinc, but I heard that the lozenges don't work very well. Is that true?