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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … from the flu. They include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with long-term illnesses or with … risk of problems from the flu, including: footnote 1 Adults age 65 and older. Adults and children who have long-term …
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… Oxycodone Suppository - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Side Effects See also Warning section. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, increased … your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show … on the toilet, allow them to go in their diaper to prevent constipation. Children differ in their willingness to give …
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… Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For … discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the benefits and …
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… Trimipramine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … changes in appetite/weight, dry mouth, blurred vision, and constipation may occur. If any of these effects last or get … adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Carboplatin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Side Effects Stomach pain, body aches/pain, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, nausea, and vomiting may occur. … Wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infections. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Bisacodyl Suppository - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … specific health needs. Uses This product is used to treat constipation. However, milder products (such as laxatives … taken by mouth) should be used whenever possible for constipation. Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative that works …
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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Overview Playgrounds are … material. Know what activities are safe at different ages. Closely supervise children younger than age 5. Have them play on the equipment separately from older children. Don't let a child younger than 4 use …
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… Shingles On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … It's also called herpes zoster. Shingles is most common in older adults and people who have weak immune systems because … . What are the symptoms? Shingles symptoms happen in stages. First you may have a headache, sensitivity to light, …
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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … It can usually be treated at home. But some people, like older adults and babies, may need to go to the hospital. … disease (COPD) or asthma. Are younger than 1 year of age or older than 65. Have an impaired immune system. Drink …
