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… mould, or cockroaches. footnote 1 Allergy shots may prevent children with allergic rhinitis from getting asthma. … footnote 1 You need to take allergy shots for 3 to 5 years. You cannot be sure how long the shots will be … younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over …
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… Mumps On this page: … mumps, rubella, and varicella [chickenpox]) vaccines. Most children get the vaccine as part of their regular shots. … require chewing. Anyone who has mumps should stay out of school, daycare, work, and public places until 5 days after …
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… Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … main problem? Yes Dizziness No Dizziness How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 … occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These …
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… Menstrual Cramps On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … by a medical problem. It often starts during the teen years, when periods first start. But the pain often improves … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Infertility On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … pregnant after 6 to 12 months of trying, depending on your age. How is it diagnosed? Doctors can do tests and ask you … If you have been diagnosed with cancer and hope to have children in the future, talk to your doctor about your …
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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the nose. An object in the nose. This is more common in children, who may put things up their noses. Medical … problem No Nosebleed problem How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older …
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… Moisture Alarms for Bedwetting On this page: Overview Overview … for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … first touches the child's underclothing. The child is encouraged to try to "beat the buzzer." When the alarm sounds, the …
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… Objects in the Nose On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Check Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to … from an object in nose How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Nose Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … No Nose injury in past 2 weeks How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… get pregnant on your own, or think about other options for parenting. Key points to remember Infertility treatments can … egg supply. A man's fertility is not affected as much by age. As a woman's eggs get older, the risk of miscarriage … be stressful, costly, and painful. It can take months or years. Treatments can increase your chances of having more …