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… this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … most often in children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in (inhale) a substance, …
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… Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … But not many people get this infection. It's mainly seen in older adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , and …
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… Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Overview Violence can happen to anyone—children, teens, adults, older adults, or people with disabilities. You are not to …
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… helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk Routine …
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… items that may have blood on them such as a toothbrush, dental floss or razor Sexual contact with someone who is … I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have not completed … learn how to prevent the spread of HBV. If infected, most adults will clear the virus within 6 months and recover …
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… Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, toothpastes, and other mouth care products. Pediatric dentists recommend that you use a … water supplies and bottled water are safe for children and adults. If your child has a high risk of getting cavities, …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support … that are inherited as well as those that happen as you get older. What are the symptoms? Many people don't have any … have a greater chance of getting thyroid cancer. A dental X-ray now and then will not increase your chance of …
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… this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … increase your risk for back pain and injury include getting older, having a family history of back pain, sitting too … see a doctor for low back pain. Most back problems occur in adults ages 20 to 50. But back problems in children younger …
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… Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … plate) of long bones. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. That's …
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… the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … if bruising is minimal or only shows up once in a while. Older adults often bruise easily from minor injuries. … blood clots. Bruises that don't seem to be caused by an accidental injury may be caused by abuse. It's important to …
