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… Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the … I was 14, my menstrual cycles were awful. I had so much pain that I couldn't go to school and I would feel sick to … us get pregnant. Combination of methods Deena, age 26: My older sister gave me lots of advice about birth control …
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… protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened …
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… Intussusception On this page: … supply. This section of the intestine becomes swollen and painful. Intussusception needs to be treated right away. If … to be cleaned or checked for infection. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Bowel Obstruction Crying, …
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… Feeling Depressed On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … menstrual periods ( premenstrual syndrome, or PMS ). Age older than 60. Feelings of depression in this age group are … think there is no other way to solve the problem or end the pain. Seek Care Today Based on your answers, you may need …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … of an ectopic pregnancy are: Belly, pelvic, or shoulder pain. It most often starts 6 to 8 weeks after a missed … The egg attaches and grows in an ovary, the cervix, or the abdominal cavity (outside of the reproductive system ). One …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview All … from becoming more serious. Dental care tips for different age groups Birth to 3 years Make sure that your family … fluoride toothpaste. Encourage your child to watch you and older siblings brush teeth. Teach your child not to swallow …
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… Growth and Development Milestones On this page: Overview Overview What are growth … your child is doing compared with other children the same age. The milestones tell you what you should expect from … Age 6 Age 7 Age 8 Age 9 Age 10 What are the milestones for older children and teens? Ages 11 to 14 Ages 15 to 18 When …
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… for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose … a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for … cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 … where the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare reactions …
