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… No Knee problem or injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older … have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Is the …
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… How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to … you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to …
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… does not respond, follow these steps. Adults and older children who have reached puberty For an adult or an older child who has reached puberty (body hair or breast development): Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Get an …
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… amount of vitamin B12 (micrograms or mcg) Stay below 1 - 3 years 0.9 An upper limit for vitamin B12 has not been established 4 - 8 years 1.2 9 - 13 years 1.8 14 - 70+ years 2.4 Pregnant 2.6 Breastfeeding 2.8 …
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… ones include: Food allergies. They are more common in children than adults. Food allergies are most common in … an active role in managing a health condition. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Allergies: … No Allergic reaction concerns How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… as over-the-counter pain medicine, fibroid embolization, birth control pills, or surgery. This decision aid is for … If you don't want to get pregnant, ask your doctor about birth control. FAQs What are uterine fibroids? Uterine … was really getting me down. I have had uterine fibroids for years and have tried ibuprofen and other non-prescription …
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… 1 to 2 weeks. Surgery can be done right after you give birth (postpartum tubal ligation) . Open surgery is usually … get pregnant, tubal ligation is a very reliable form of birth control. Tubal ligation won't affect your menstrual … about 5 out of 1,000 women after 1 year. After a total of 5 years following tubal ligation, about 13 out of 1,000 women …
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… sticks, or racquets also increase the risk of injury. In children, most finger, hand, or wrist injuries occur during … Finger, hand, or wrist injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older … have symptoms of shock? The symptoms in an adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes …
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… (Advil, Motrin). Hormone therapy. This can include hormonal birth control or other medicines. Hysteroscopy. This … Abnormal uterine bleeding is more common during the teen years and around menopause. Weight. Being overweight or … pregnant in the future. Treatments include: Hormone therapy Birth control pills, patch, or ring. These can help control …
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… What is hypospadias? Hypospadias is a birth defect in which the opening of the tube that carries … does not cause symptoms, especially in newborns and young children. If it's more severe, a person may have problems … . Complications are more likely to occur in older children and adults. They can include bleeding, infection, …
