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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … was my last prostate examination (if I am older than 50 and younger than 75)? ______________ If the results were …
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… without fusing the bones together. This is only done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when … that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in the fused area of a child's spine. …
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… time you are being treated for Graves' disease, if you are younger than 50, or if your thyroid gland is only swollen a … little bit (small goiter). Antithyroid medicine does not damage your thyroid gland. But it doesn't work for everyone, … see my doctor once or twice a year for monitoring. Harry, age 63 Some people tell me that taking radioactive iodine is …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … screening program in your area. For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … toilet and after they blow their nose, especially if drainage gets on their hands. Teach your child to dry their hands … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A … may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any …
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… Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 On this page: Overview Overview The COVID-19 vaccine can help you … depends on which vaccine you get. It also depends on your age and health. Most people also need "booster" doses later … instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a …
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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … your gallbladder is working. It can also help find blockage in the tubes (bile ducts) that lead from the liver to … of time. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gallstones …
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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean Accuracy of the Test … In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. Your doctor may suggest genetic testing if your … members live longer. This includes starting screening at a younger age and having screening tests more often. A …
