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… depressed Myths and facts about depression Depression in older adults Anxiety Experiencing mild to moderate anxiety is …
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… to be sure that probiotics are safe for young children, older adults, and people who have weak immune systems. If you take … to be sure that probiotics are safe for young children, older adults, and people who have weak immune systems. If …
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… when the chair or tray position is being changed. Make sure older children don't use the high chair as they could tip it … grows out of a high chair but is still too small for an adult chair. Booster seats are set on a regular chair and …
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… Storing Handwashing Symptoms Children are more likely than adults to have symptoms of an E. coli infection. Most people … long-term disability or death in some children and older adults. When E. coli causes serious problems with the … dehydration, which is especially dangerous for babies and older adults. Taking frequent, small sips of water will help …
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… hearing, and learning and can slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous … soil that are contaminated by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to … risk include: Water that flows through pipes that were soldered with lead. Lead from metal smelters, pottery, or …
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… or she may simply be bigger than other children of the same gender and age. If your child's BMI pattern has suddenly … 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for children 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 … 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for children 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 …
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… Food allergies are more common in children than in adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, … keep their epinephrine at school or daycare and at home. Older, mature children should be taught to give themselves … Peanut Allergy Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Swelling Citations Togias A, et al. (2017). …
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… chance of getting acute kidney injury if: You are an older adult. You have a long-term health problem such as kidney or … will need to have regular dialysis or a kidney transplant. Older people and those who are very sick from other health …
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… Make sure your refrigerator is set at 4 °C (40 °F) or colder. Separate raw food from other food. Keep raw meat, … 1 to 2 hours) that lasts longer than 2 days if you are an adult. You have vomiting that lasts longer than 1 day if you … is the most frequent complication of foodborne illness. Older persons and children should take special precautions …
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… group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative … group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative …
