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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your … during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby snugly in a blanket, offer a pacifier, or hold … your older child or teen feel better When your school-age child or teen needs immunizations, talk with them about …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Suicidal Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Suicide is a leading cause of death for people in most age groups. But often people who seriously consider suicide … adults, they may include a recent job loss or divorce. In older adults, they may include the recent death of a partner …
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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your … in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have long-term health problems, … Babies may be cranky and refuse to eat. They may have a rash. They may cry when held. Young children may act like …
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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … down the back of the throat. This type occurs more often in older adults because of other health problems they may have. … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… for talking, laughing and playing with your baby. On this page: General tips How to change a diaper Rash General tips Here are some more tips for diapering your … down to avoid pee streaming up the front of the diaper Rash Diaper rash is a red and painful rash on the diaper …
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… Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the … birth control method you choose. Barrier methods Jennifer, age 25, and Ben, age 30: Ben and I are pretty involved, so … us get pregnant. Combination of methods Deena, age 26: My older sister gave me lots of advice about birth control …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in (inhale) a substance, coughing …
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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect how your body … and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health …
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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: … a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. The … Immunizations Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Citations Demicheli V, et al. (2012). …
