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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for …
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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 …
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… Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit …
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… DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine is given to children at 18 months of age. This is a booster dose for children who completed a 3 … primary series of DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib at 2, 4, and 6 months of age. The DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine also protects against … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) …
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… information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take steps to plan for your future and learn … preventative measures you can take to live well as you age. Health conditions and concerns Find information about … pressure Osteoporosis Parkinson's disease Stroke As you age, you may be at higher risk of complications from …
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… for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the immune … as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose …
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… The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors for … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Arm Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … harm the growth plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a greater chance for injuries and broken … lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. Older adults also have more problems with vision and …
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… Nail Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … aging. Thick, brittle, or dark nails are more common in older adults who have poor circulation. Ingrown nails . … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
