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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 … Your baby will continue to benefit. As your baby grows older, look for signs that your baby is ready to wean , such …
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… breast cancer, and one of them was diagnosed before age 50, your family history is stronger and your risk of … will happen in your case. Out of 100 women who are at average risk , about 13 will get breast cancer sometime during … the BRCA1 gene , about 72 will get breast cancer by age 80. footnote 3 Out of 100 women who have inherited the …
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… Nursemaid's Elbow On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … This injury is especially common in children between ages 2 and 3 years. But it can happen anytime between 6 months of age and 7 years. After age 3, children's joints and …
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… Tetanus On this page: … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and …
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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 … Show your child how to hold the tissues so that drainage doesn't get on your child's hands. Tell your child to …
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… based on your cholesterol levels, your blood pressure, your age and gender, and other things, including whether you … Your blood pressure. Whether you have diabetes. Your age, gender, and race. Whether you smoke. Your doctor might … more exercise and trying to lose some weight. Becky, age 56 My cholesterol is high, but I really don't like …
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… Base Enteric Coated Delayed Release - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: e-RITH-roe-MYE-sin base Common Brand … that could be worsened by an increase in salt intake. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Doxycycline 20 Mg - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: dox-ee-SYE-kleen Common Brand Name(s): … discoloration. Tooth discoloration has also occurred in older children and young adults. Discuss the risks and …
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… Tigecycline - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: TYE-ge-SYE-kleen Common Brand Name(s): … discoloration. Tooth discoloration has also occurred in older children and in young adults. Discuss the risks and …
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… Enoxaparin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: ee-NOX-a-PAR-in Common … nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …