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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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… Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Overview Most childhood … Talk to your doctor before you allow children younger than age 5 to use them. If you allow children in a hot tub or … at your home, use these tips to help prevent drowning tragedies. Get certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary …
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… Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety … to work best with a child's immune system at certain ages and at certain times. The schedule is set up so that … child gets the best protection possible at the earliest age possible from the fewest shots possible. Experts review …
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… Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy develops between ages 12 and 18. People with the disorder tend to have … morning. People with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy have average intelligence and do not have other brain or nerve …
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… activity can benefit generally healthy people of all ages and people living with chronic conditions or … steps toward changing your level of physical activity. Image Active For Health A toolkit of resources to help persons … with chronic conditions be more physically active.    Image General information and tools Access tools and resources …
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… Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this page: Overview Overview A … are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the exception of infants, a post-vaccination test … are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the exception of infants, a post-vaccination test …
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… Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit Schedule On this page: Overview Overview As your pregnancy … 28 to 36. Every week from week 36 to birth. In some cases, age or a medical problem may mean you'll need to see your … 28 to 36. Every week from week 36 to birth. In some cases, age or a medical problem may mean you'll need to see your …
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… is a leading cause of death among children between the ages of 12 months and 48 months. It only takes seconds for a …
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… Prostate Cancer, Advanced or Metastatic On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … Watchful waiting is a wait-and-see approach. If you are older and have other serious health problems, you may choose … Treatment for advanced prostate cancer is based on the stage of the cancer, your Gleason score , and other things, …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually starts in children or young adults. It's … you may need to give the insulin shots. When your child is older, they can take on this responsibility. Consider a …