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… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. These are given at the same time as other childhood …
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… It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. … a tissue or their inner arm where the elbow flexes. Encourage your child to throw tissues directly in the garbage after use and to wash their hands again. Your child may …
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… The decision you and your doctor make depends on your age, health, and activity level, and on how much pain and … affects all parts of the joint. For example, when cartilage breaks down, the bones start to rub against each other. … TKA in the Medicare population. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 468(1): 52–56. DOI: …
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… protect your baby, a series of shots begin at two months of age. Some immunizations are only given once or twice, while … early as October and can be given to children 6 months of age and older. Ask your healthcare provider or public health …
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… younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over … to keep the cat hair and dander out of my bedroom. Lynn, age 42 For as long as I can remember, I have had bad hay … work for me without a lot of side effects. I feel like I manage my allergies well, so I'm not going to have the shots …
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… of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered … can cause eye problems, such as eye infections and damage to the cornea. It may bother you to wear glasses all the … pretty well without glasses or contacts is worth it. Abby, age 38 I'm not going to have surgery. It would be nice to be …
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… it is to work. If CPR does work, you may have brain damage that affects your ability to talk, recognize loved ones, … revived (resuscitated) when your illness reaches its last stages and your heart and breathing stop. CPR If you choose to … I might need CPR for some other emergency that isn't related to my fatal illness. My illness is far enough along …
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… Overview Bone thinning occurs as part of aging. After age 30, men and women begin to lose bone mass. If over time … and yogurt. Vegetables like broccoli, kale, and Chinese cabbage have calcium. You can get calcium if you eat the soft … calcium and vitamin D that you need to take depends on your age, your health, and how much calcium you get from the …
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… siblings will have different reactions, depending on their ages and personalities. Some may adore the new baby right … Make friends with parents who have children the same age Make any major changes to your child’s routines - such …
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… functions, disorders, and tests so you can know how to manage your hormone health. Get started with these hormone … Syndrome Dawn Phenomenon and the Somogyi Effect Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Diabetic … Premenstrual Symptoms Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Metabolic Syndrome Missed Periods and Endurance …