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… at higher risk of problems from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with … including: footnote 1 Adults age 65 and older. Adults and children who have long-term health problems or an impaired … flu season. Children and adolescents (age 6 months to 18 years) who use long-term aspirin treatment. People who are …
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… caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older … Fever. Headache. Vomiting. Trouble staying awake. Seizures. Children, older adults, and people with other medical … can be spread in many ways. This includes: During birth. A mother can pass germs that cause meningitis to her …
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… you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they don't always cause … transmitted infection How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth control that also helps prevent STIs. Don't share sex …
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… when you are nearsighted? Nearsightedness usually begins in childhood between ages 6 and 12. During the teen years, as the eyeballs continue to grow, it may develop or … footnote 1 Nearsightedness is usually first discovered in children of grade-school age. How is nearsightedness …
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… Breast Engorgement Breastfeeding Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Adaptation Date: 9/26/2023 Adapted By: … Breast Engorgement Breastfeeding Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Adaptation Date: 9/26/2023 Adapted …
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… you are in this age group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and … Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Pap Test Citations … Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Pap Test Citations …
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… doctor to be checked every 6 to 12 months. After 3 to 5 years of getting allergy shots, you and your doctor may need … decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped by allergy shots stop taking them after 3 to 5 years. But these children often continue to benefit from having received the …
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… B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected with the virus are more likely to get … mother who has the virus can pass it to her baby during the birth. If you are pregnant and think you may have been … of people have symptoms that last for months and sometimes years. The disease may be more severe in people who are …
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… have more severe reactions to bites or stings. Babies and children may be more affected than adults are. Examples of … old are you? Less than 1 year old Less than 1 year 1 to 11 years 1 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are … a few hours. Are different than tiny, flat red spots or birthmarks that are present all the time. Purpura (say …
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… body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have periods. After menopause, when hormone levels … really bad. She said that I might consider starting with birth control pills and that I could try ibuprofen for a few … don't know if I could ever do that. Lucky for me, the birth control pills and ibuprofen have helped a lot. June, …
