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… loss can be temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary and medically treatable. A test …
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… to be higher in cadmium. Limit intake to 12 per month for adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) …
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… home, if smoking occurred during the pregnancy or if the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of … Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the adults sharing the bed have long hair, they should tie it …
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… feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not have any symptoms. Most adults will clear an initial infection and recover …
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… get the shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have … The vaccine prevents more than 90% of cases of shingles in adults 50 years and older. In adults 18 years and older with a weakened immune system, the …
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… to people who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 …
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… dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose … the Tdap vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, for adults who were immunized in childhood. Adults who want to …
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… be laid on numerous different surfaces, including trees, lawn furniture and even on the underside of vehicles, where …
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… in the sun are vulnerable to the effects of UV radiation. Young people who use tanning beds are also at risk. When and … by clothing or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? Sunglasses …
