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… hepatitis A vaccine is given to those 6 months of age and older. Usually 2 doses are given at least 6 months apart. … people will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is …
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… deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the … 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and those with weakened immune … to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early …
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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The … and minerals in one energy drink is safe for most healthy adults. Avoid drinking more than the label recommends. The …
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… usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more … deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from the infection. …
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… disease before immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the … occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the …
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… age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and older who have sex with males The HPV vaccines are given as … People who start a series when they are 15 years of age and older and those with a weakened immune system need 3 doses. …
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… not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, out of hot …
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… nut and seed butters Offer new textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able … drink? Continue to offer human milk until 2 years of age or older. Solid foods can be offered before or after human …
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… absorb and retain more lead into their bodies compared to adults. For pregnant women, even low levels of lead can … Children are more sensitive to the effects of lead than adults. Children and women who are pregnant or trying to …
