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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 MMR and varicella … deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the …
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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … not share this medication with others. Psychiatric/medical checkups or tests (such as blood pressure/pulse monitoring, … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… eyes. Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk for skin cancer, medical experts recommend that children 18 and younger not use indoor tanning at all. Some provinces do not allow children 18 and younger to use indoor tanning. Why do people …
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… health needs. Uses This vaccine helps protect young children from Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. … serious illness, including brain infection (meningitis). Children younger than age 5 are at highest risk for … is not usually used by children over the age of 4 or in adults. How To Use Read all vaccine information available …
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… for around 6 months or longer. Symptoms may differ in adults and children. Adults and teens with the disorder usually know … of being publicly humiliated are extreme or excessive. But children who have this disorder may not. Learn more Symptoms …
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… can occur indoors, especially in babies and older or ill adults who are not dressed warmly enough. What are the … increases your risk? Anyone can get hypothermia. Very young children and older people can be at higher risk. This is … increases your risk? Anyone can get hypothermia. Very young children and older people can be at higher risk. This is …
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… easily stored. You can carry factor concentrate with you. Adults and parents of children who have hemophilia can learn to inject replacement clotting factors. Children may also be taught to infuse themselves with …
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… is usually worse at night. Tiny bumps, blisters, or sores . Children tend to have worse skin reactions than adults. Symptoms are more likely to occur: Between the … the breasts. On the scrotum and penis. In babies and small children, itching and skin irritation may also occur on the …
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… healthy physical activity, sedentary behaviour or sleep for children or youth, speak with a health care provider or a … medical professionals. Active & Safe Central A resource for children, youth and adults who participate in or facilitate sport and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children's lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful … of air pollution. That's because they breathe faster than adults, which causes them to inhale a lot of pollution … child outdoors, especially for physical activities. When children exercise, they breathe more heavily than normal. …
