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… the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and … you: Have a family history of the condition. Have it at a young age (before puberty) or for longer than 1 year. Have …
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… the site of the sting or bite. In some people, especially children, the redness and swelling may be worse and last up … the site of the sting or bite. In some people, especially children, the redness and swelling may be worse and last up …
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… temperatures. Oral temperatures are usually taken in older children and adults. Normal body temperature Most people … or chills No Fever or chills How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 …
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… wound. Animal bites Most animal bites occur in school-age children. The face, hands, arms, and legs are the most … careful around animals and that an animal could hurt them. Young children should always be supervised around animals. … careful around animals and that an animal could hurt them. Young children should always be supervised around animals. …
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… isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small children, even some 1-year-olds, are able to pull the trigger on a gun. And older children or adults can mishandle guns or firearms and injure …
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… symptoms will depend on how severe the defect is. Most children with the mild form of spina bifida don't have any … Testing Congenital Hydrocephalus Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pressure Injuries … Testing Congenital Hydrocephalus Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pressure Injuries …
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… carry factor concentrate with you. Adults and parents of children who have hemophilia can learn to inject replacement … to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies … to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed antibodies …
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… cell disease. Lower the risk of stroke in infants and children. Blood transfusions aren't usually used to treat … Frequent blood transfusions may help prevent strokes in children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a … Blood transfusion may help prevent a first stroke in children who have sickle cell disease. Transfusions can help …
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… extend a crying episode. Feed your baby appropriately. Very young babies may be hungry 1 to 2 hours after a feeding. … your crying baby needs, see the topic Crying, Age 3 and Younger . Burp your baby , especially if you suspect … Age 3 and Younger Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth …
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… cancer is rare. But it is the most common cancer among young people with testicles. Most testicular cancers start … sexual problems or make you unable to have biological children. But if you had these problems before treatment, … cancer is rare. But it is the most common cancer among young people with testicles. Most testicular cancers start …
