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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of … mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also …
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… Tendon Problems Achilles Tendon Tear Acute Flaccid Myelitis Age-Related Foot Changes Anabolic Steroids Ankle Sprain … Avulsion Fracture Back Pain in Children and Teenagers Back Problems and Injuries Back School for Low Back … Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Healthy Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis Healthy Muscles …
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… Abdominal Fullness or Bloating On this page: Overview Overview Abdominal … that different foods cause varies from person to person. Constipation. This can cause bloating but generally does not … iron supplements, and many medicines that are used to treat constipation. Changing hormone levels. Many women feel …
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… offer solid foods to your baby each day depends on their age and appetite. Work towards the following: By 8 months: 2 … foods help improve your baby’s coordination and encourage self-feeding. Safe finger foods include: Cooked and … nut and seed butters Offer new textures as your baby gets older. Around 8 to 12 months of age, your baby will be able …
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… Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … according to the schedule below: footnote 1 Over age 40: at least every 3 years Over age 50: at least every 2 … glaucoma include those who: footnote 2 Are middle-aged and older. The chance of getting glaucoma gets higher as you …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … If you are looking for information about asthma in teenagers and adults, see the topic Asthma in Teenagers and … to diagnose and keep track of asthma in children age 6 and older. It measures how quickly your child can move air in …
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… Decongestants On this page: Overview Overview Decongestants may … Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, … Information Colds Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza …
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… Food Safety: Storing On this page: Overview Overview Storing food … Cook or freeze them. Other foods may have a longer storage time in the refrigerator. Eggs can be stored for 3 to 5 … Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Health and …
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… Scarlet Fever On this page: … in children and teens, but it can affect people of any age. What causes it? Scarlet fever is caused by … Information Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems Strep Throat …
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… information section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Absorbent Products for Urinary Incontinence Active …
