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Medications
… Virus Vaccine Preservative Free - 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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… Tourette Syndrome (TS) On this page: What … start in early childhood. They may be at their worst by age 12. Tics tend to decrease during teenage years. … Disorder (OCD) Phobias Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Stress Management Current as of: August 25, …
Medical tests
… Lead (Pb) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … blood. Lead is a poisonous (toxic) metal that can damage the brain and other parts of the body. A lead test may … or 5 micrograms per decilitre (mcg/dL) or higher. Your older child or you have a blood lead level around 0.48 …
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… Hearing Loss On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … hearing loss happens over time. It can affect people of all ages. Hearing loss may range from slight to profound. … mower, can lead to hearing loss over many years. As you get older, changes in the inner ear cause slow but steady …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … occur throughout life. Fewer immunizations are needed after age 6. But older children and adolescents need shots too. Talk with …
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… your blood sugar levels. You will learn how to manage diabetes and prevent further health problems. You will … and the Somogyi Effect Diabetes and Alcohol Diabetes and Constipation or Diarrhea Diabetes and Infections Diabetes … of Blood Sugar Test Supplies Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult Diabetes: Checking Your Feet Diabetes: …
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… Overactive Bladder On this page: … called incontinence. Overactive bladder is very common in older adults. Both men and women can have it, but it's more … tolterodine. They may cause side effects like dry mouth and constipation. Drugs that help the bladder store more urine, …
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… Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home On this page: Overview Overview Although you may … less time to resume a normal activity level than if you are older or have other medical conditions. Your recovery will … Take your pain medicine. Try warm, moist packs and massage. Have a lump over your incision. Your skin and muscle …
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… Heart Block On this page: Health Tools … blockers, and digoxin. Heart block is more common in older people and may be the result of age and a combination of factors listed above. What are the …
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… Abdominal Gas and Colic On this page: Overview Overview What causes … gas by not feeding your baby certain foods until they are older. Try these tips. Wait to give your baby cow's milk until he or she is 9 to 12 months of age. Cow's milk protein can be hard for a baby's body to …
