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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Overview Playgrounds are … material. Know what activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have them play on the equipment separately from older children. Don't let a child younger than 4 use …
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… Shingles On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … It's also called herpes zoster. Shingles is most common in older adults and people who have weak immune systems because … . What are the symptoms? Shingles symptoms happen in stages. First you may have a headache, sensitivity to light, …
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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … It can usually be treated at home. But some people, like older adults and babies, may need to go to the hospital. … disease (COPD) or asthma. Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an impaired immune system. Drink …
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… Head Injuries in Children: Problems to Watch For On this page: Overview Overview What to watch for … for further evaluation. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Osteoporosis in Men On this page: What … caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density . As you age, your bones get thinner naturally. But some things can … Your age. Your risk for osteoporosis goes up as you get older. Loss of the male hormone testosterone . As you age, …
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… Tips for Pregnant Parents On this page: Overview Overview If you have one … A toddler or preschooler can learn to put toys away. An older child or teen can do chores and cook. Your partner can … and discuss reproduction and birth. Depending on the age of your child or children, involve them in the upcoming …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … about 1 or 2 days for the spot to go through all its stages. This includes blistering, bursting, drying, and … cause shingles (herpes zoster), usually when you are an older adult. About 1 in 5 people who have chickenpox will …
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… Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … with urinating. BPH occurs in almost all men as they age. It is a common problem in older men. BPH is not cancer. But an enlarged prostate can …
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… Laryngitis On this page: … most common cause. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . Overuse of your voice, such as … Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Voice Problems Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview Overview For … Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults …
