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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview Overview Limit the amount … playing or exercising outdoors. It's safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen on babies younger than 6 months old. Sunscreen should never be used to …
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… virus (HIV) is an example of a virus that damages the immune system so that the body is unable to fight … (Atopic Dermatitis) Environmental Illness Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Flu: Signs of …
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… Hip Fracture On this page: … You might have a test such as: An MRI, which gives better images of bones and soft tissues. A CT scan, another way of … of falling. Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Osteoporosis …
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… Alopecia Areata On this page: … hair follicles , which is where hair growth begins. The damage to the follicle is usually not lasting. Experts don't … the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be …
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… Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … to help your body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is damaged or destroyed, it can no longer make normal blood cells. … are good candidates for a stem cell transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart …
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… Concussion On this page: … that after a concussion the brain is more sensitive to damage. So while you are recovering, be sure to avoid … activities. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Health and Safety, Ages …
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… Control Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test Cervical Cerclage Cervical Effacement and Dilatation Cervical … Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Risk Factors Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women Osteoporosis Screening Ovarian Cancer … Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use Pregnancy: …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many families enjoy using TV, … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time … the recommendations for different age groups. For children younger than 2 years: It's best to not turn on the TV, …
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… Pinworms On this page: What are pinworms? … Anyone can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child … treatment. Pinworm medicine may not be safe for children younger than 2 and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. …
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… Breast Lumps On this page: Overview Overview Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump … growth. Several growths in both breasts are more common in younger women. Breast cancer usually feels like a hard or …