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… for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from … marrow. This is most often a healthy brother or sister. The child who has sickle cell disease is then treated with drugs that destroy the child's bone marrow cells. After that, the donated bone …
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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a … of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 days apart. An … It is recommended not to travel with an infant or a young child to the high risk areas. If you cannot avoid travel, …
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… you have a close family member—parent, brother, sister, or child—with the condition. It is best to get tested when you … and who do not have a parent, brother, sister, or child with the disease. Anyone can have the test, but a … likely it will be that you will pass the disease on to your children. Is Screening Accurate? The HFE screening test is …
Medications
… in your eyes or mouth. If this medication is used by a child, a parent or other responsible adult should supervise and help the child use this medication properly. Gently blow your nose … much corticosteroid. These side effects are more likely in children and people who use this medication for a long time …
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… of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … also Warning section.) If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children. Use your child's weight to find the right dose on …
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… method of taking a temperature. This method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. For you to get … body temperature. It's recommended for babies , small children, and people who can't hold a thermometer safely in … This will make it easy to insert. With a baby or small child, turn the child face down on your lap or on a flat …
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… a few months. Baby acne has nothing to do with whether your child will have acne problems as a teenager. Tiny white … go away, remove your baby from the warm setting. Dress your child in light, loose clothing and give him or her a cool … and need no treatment. They often fade or disappear as a child grows older. Salmon patches, also called stork bites …
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… to continue your pregnancy or make plans to care for a sick child. CVS isn't a routine test. But your doctor may … is known to cause a certain disease. You already have a child who has Down syndrome or another chromosomal defect. … to continue your pregnancy or make plans to care for a sick child. Compare your options Compare Compare Option 1 Have …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Colds Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Common Questions About … (Flu) Vaccine Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in Children Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older … of Bacterial Infection Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Handwashing Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu …
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… 9 mg. Adolescents Ages 9 to 13 Ages 14 to 18 8 mg. 11 mg. Children Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are … requirements in the first 2 years of life. Paediatrics and Child Health , 24(8): 555–556. DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz148. … requirements in the first 2 years of life. Paediatrics and Child Health , 24(8): 555–556. DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxz148. …
