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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die … to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … than people who don't have asthma. Managing asthma in older adults . Older adults tend to have worse asthma …
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… Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy On this page: Get started Get started … fantasy and reality. Before your children act, encourage them to stop, take a breath, and think about the … 4 years footnote 1 2 hours or less for children 5 years and older footnote 2 Preventing illness Kids get dirty. They …
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… Darifenacin Extended-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … does not improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, stomach upset, stomach pain, blurred … gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and …
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… Influenza Virus Vaccine - Intramuscular On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: IN-floo-EN-za Common Brand Name(s): … at high risk from the infection (such as young children, older adults, and people with chronic health problems). …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or … and Spider Bites Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Scalp Problems Sunburn Current as of: March …
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… Reye Syndrome On this page: … a rare but serious disease that most often affects children ages 6 to 12 years old. It can cause brain swelling and … Age 11 and Younger Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. … cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age because, starting at about age 30, bone begins to be …
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… Breath-Holding Spells On this page: … spells can occur in children 6 months through 6 years of age. They are most common from 1 to 3 years of age. Some … spells. Spells will go away as your child gets older. If your doctor thinks that a medical condition is …
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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get started To a baby's … Government of Canada. Visit the Government of Canada's web page on baby product safety at … keep your baby within arm's reach. And never leave an older child in charge of watching your baby, even if the …
