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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Almost all children will bump their heads, especially when they are … is usually worse than the injury. Most head injuries in children are minor. Bumps, cuts, and scrapes on the head and … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… Acute Flaccid Myelitis ADHD and Hyperactivity ADHD in Adults: Behavioural Strategies ADHD Myths and Facts ADHD: … Vertigo (BPPV) Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other Health Problems That May Occur Bipolar …
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… work-related injuries, and assaults and violent attacks. Adults age 65 or older, who have had a fall, need to be seen … occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These … Learn more Child Safety: Preventing Falls Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities …
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… B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected with the virus are more likely to get … hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. Adults age 19 and older and all babies, children, and teenagers should be vaccinated. You can do …
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… extra iron. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 3 years old (see also Precautions … also Drug Interactions). The manufacturer recommends that adults using this drug take no more than 200 milligrams of … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Children (especially those younger than 3 years of age) may …
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… and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used by adults who wake up 2 or more times during the night to … up at night to urinate. Desmopressin is also used to treat children who wet the bed at night. It helps decrease the … this medication usually once a day 1 hour before bedtime. Children should limit the fluids they drink after dinner, …
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… (epilepsy). Vigabatrin decreases the number of seizures in adults and children who have not been able to control their seizures … on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, the dosage is also based on their weight. Your …
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… your medical condition and response to therapy. For use in children older than 8 years of age, the dosage is also based … doctor or dentist that you are using tetracycline. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug. This medication should not be used by children younger than 8 years of age because it may cause …
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… for or against routine skin cancer screening for adults at normal risk. footnote 1 This means there isn't … for cancer cells. After surgery, you may have only regular checkups. Or you may also have other treatments to help … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… or pharmacist. This medication is for use in the nose. In adults, the usual dose is 2 sprays in each nostril once or twice a day or as directed by your doctor. In children, the usual dose is 1 to 2 sprays in each nostril … your medical condition and response to treatment. Younger children may need a smaller dose and help from an adult to …
