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Patellar Tracking Disorder

… an exercise program that fits your condition. How can you prevent it? You can take steps to prevent patellar tracking disorder. Avoid activity that … an exercise program that fits your condition. How can you prevent it? You can take steps to prevent patellar tracking …

Sickle Cell Disease

… and 5 years, after levels of fetal hemoglobin decrease. Older children and adults with sickle cell disease may have few problems. Or … daily antibiotics from 2 months to 5 years of age to help prevent infections. Routine childhood and adult …

Crib Safety

… standards? Strict guidelines for crib construction help prevent many injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety … Less than 6 cm (2.375 in.) of space between slats. This prevents a child's head from becoming trapped. No cutout … these parts, and the crib can collapse. Lead-free paint. Older cribs may have paint that has lead in it. Babies can …

Colon Polyps

… of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common in adults. Over time, some polyps can turn into colorectal … risk? You are more likely to have colon polyps if you: Are older. Risk increases with age. Have people in your family … risk? You are more likely to have colon polyps if you: Are older. Risk increases with age. Have people in your family …

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Deciding About Total Joint Replacement

… nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit … stress on a total joint replacement as active or athletic adults who have had replacements for osteoarthritis, but … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit …

Getting Enough Iron

… amount of iron from food Group Age Amount of daily iron Adults Ages 19 and older Ages 19 to 50 (who menstruate) 8 mg. 18 mg. Pregnant … from food Group Age Amount of daily iron Adults Ages 19 and older Ages 19 to 50 (who menstruate) 8 mg. 18 mg. Pregnant …

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci VRE

… causing infection. This is called colonization. How can you prevent it? As more antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop … infected or colonized with VRE, you can take steps to prevent getting a VRE infection. Practice good hygiene. Keep … causing infection. This is called colonization. How can you prevent it? As more antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop …

Eczema Atopic Dermatitis

… such as pills, phototherapy, or injections. Can it be prevented? There is no known way to prevent eczema. If you have family members with eczema, you … at times. Most children outgrow it. But some teens and adults continue to have problems with it, though usually not …

Health Tracking Forms and Checklists

… Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home … My Feelings Diabetes: Home Blood Sugar Diary Diabetes in Adults: Record of My High Blood Sugar Emergency Diabetes in … Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home …

HIV Stages of Infection

… all lymphocytes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies untreated HIV infection into 3 … surveillance case definitions for HIV infection among adults, adolescents, and children aged < 18 months and … all lymphocytes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies untreated HIV infection into 3 …