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… Post-Polio Syndrome On this page: … it? Post-polio syndrome most likely arises from the damage left over from having polio. The polio virus harms the … But the nerves that connect to the muscles could be damaged without your knowing it. The nerves may break down over …
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… Chemical Peel On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … should be used every day. New skin is more likely to be damaged by the sun. Light peels Light peels often cause some … of pigment changes in the skin, acne scars, mild sun damage, or fine wrinkles in all skin types. They can be done on …
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… mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress … who are pregnant Infants and children up to 4 years of age who rely on adults to make sure their environments are …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Encourage your sex partner(s) and people you live with to get … toothbrushes or nail files Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Put articles that could have your blood on … plastic bags before disposing them into household garbage, including bandages, tissues, tampons, razors or dental …
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… is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is … can usually roll over on their own at 5 to 7 months of age. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of … available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in multiple languages Share a room with your baby Sharing a room helps …
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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. First wash: Gather the feeding equipment, such as …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, … main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. There are many reasons older people fall. … main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. There are many reasons older people fall. …
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… problems are even more uncommon, but they can include damage to the opening of the urethra , heavy bleeding, severe … the penis. Long-term problems, which are rare, include: Damage to the opening of the urethra . Scarring. Short-term … important to me to follow our religious customs. Robert, age 42 When I was young, my father taught me how to keep my …
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… Breastfeeding On this page: Health Tools Benefits of Breastfeeding … is the only food your baby needs until about 6 months of age. You do not need to give your baby food, water, or … supplement his or her diet). After your baby is 6 months of age, you need to use a birth control method if you want to …
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… reaction to the dye used to see the arteries. Kidney damage related to the dye. Bleeding or bruising where the … about whether your risk of a problem is higher than average. Radiation risk There is always a slight risk of damage to cells or tissues from being exposed to any radiation. …
