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… Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) On this page: … In Canada, HPV vaccination is recommended for females aged 9 to 45 and for males aged 9 to 26. For best protection from the vaccine, it …
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… Flatfoot (Pes Planus) On this page: … Most children are flat-footed until they are between the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops … is rarely needed, as the arch usually develops normally by age 5. Surgery is rarely needed. You may be able to relieve …
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… Malaria On this page: What is malaria? … may also cause more serious problems. These include damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, or brain. It can even be … How bad malaria symptoms are can vary depending on your age, general health, and the kind of malaria parasite that …
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… Blocked Tear Ducts On this page: … happen most often in babies, though they may occur at any age. Most of the time, blocked tear ducts in babies clear up … or nose. This can be caused by infection in the eye's drainage system, such as dacryocystitis . In severe cases, …
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… Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents On this page: Overview Overview The teen years … Common ways that teens with diabetes rebel Your teenager may be very mature and assume the right amount of … supervision will be fairly easy. On the other hand, teenage rebellion is normal. To rebel, teens with diabetes may: …
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… Tapping the Power of Optimism On this page: Overview Overview What …
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… De Quervain's Tenosynovitis On this page: … than men have de Quervain's. You can get the disease at any age. Most people who have de Quervain's are women between the ages of 30 and 50. What are the symptoms? De Quervain's may …
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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: … to describe the normal changes in your spinal discs as you age. Spinal discs are small, spongy discs that separate the … a herniated disc, or spinal stenosis. What causes it? As we age, our spinal discs break down, or degenerate. This …
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… Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines On this page: Overview Overview The … on most, if not all days of the week. Don't smoke. Manage other health problems. Statins You and your doctor can … You have diabetes and any of the following is true: You are age 40 or older. You are age 30 or older and have had …
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… Donating Blood On this page: Overview Who Can Donate How to Prepare How It Is Done … professional will take out the needle. You will get a bandage wrapped around your arm to stop any bleeding. What … may feel faint after they donate blood. This may happen for younger people and for people who are donating for the first …
