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… the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older … new ointment every day until the burn is healed; if the damaged skin does not start to heal over the next 3 days, seek …
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… Types of Migraine Headaches On this page: Overview Overview There are two … by a headache. This form of migraine often happens after age 50 if you had migraines with aura when you were younger. The symptoms may include streaks or points of light …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Several myths … can or can't become pregnant persist, particularly among younger people. Myths and truths about becoming pregnant … a couple of weeks before their first-ever period. Girls age 10 or 11 are known to have become pregnant. I can't get …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Overview … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 … doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age or family history or a physical examination. You can ask …
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… disease: Caring for your ostomy Bowel obstruction Chronic constipation Constipation: Keeping your bowels healthy Diverticulosis …
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… vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is … as other childhood immunizations. Rotavirus vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays low for a … Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays low for a …
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… Valproic Acid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: val-PROE-ik As-id Common … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited …
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… Valproate Sodium Syrup - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: val-PRO-ate SO-dee-um … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited …
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… Divalproex Sodium Enteric-Coated Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: dye-VAL-pro-ex SO-dee-um … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited …
