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… tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, … Too much iron can be harmful, especially for infants and children. Always keep iron supplements, including … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults
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… is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 doses of the … antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection against HPV … best when it is given before being exposed to the virus Children in grade 6 only need 2 doses of the vaccine to be …
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… studied. Ensure you vape outdoors. Avoid vaping around children, people with asthma and other breathing challenges, … and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and tooth decay Are …
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… type of injury occurs more often in active teens and young adults. Pieces of bone or tissue (loose bodies) from a … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … from more than 3.1 m (10 ft) [more than 1.5 m (5 ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in …
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… murmur. But heart murmurs are very common, especially in children, and are usually harmless. These normal murmurs are … when you have an innocent murmur. They usually go away as children grow. Adults can have innocent murmurs too. Murmurs also happen …
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… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to …
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… fever virus, such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… check on your recovery. Then, you will likely have annual checkups. You might have a test, such as a CT scan or … check on your recovery. Then, you will likely have annual checkups. You might have a test, such as a CT scan or …