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… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information …
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… Menstrual Cramps On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … You may also have headaches, nausea, dizziness, fainting, diarrhea, or constipation with your cramps. During the … Appointment Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Female Genital …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's … full, they stop eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of … 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 to not watch TV, watch movies, or play games …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No … appetite, changes to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. These reactions are mild and generally …
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… Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … are an adult, is your blood sugar >34 mmol/L? If you are younger than 18, is your blood sugar >14 mmol/L? Be sure to … Making the Most of Your Appointment Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older …
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… the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is … Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high … have a fever or experience drowsiness, fussiness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying and loss of appetite. …
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… Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles On this page: Overview Overview It takes a lot of … safety tips. Don't allow your child to play near the garage or driveway or around cars. Make a habit of checking … are protected from the street and cars. Don't let a child younger than age 10 play near or cross the street alone. …
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… Scalp Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … from 50 to 100 hairs a day. Hair gradually thins as people age. But not all people are affected to the same degree. … RelatedInformation Rash, Age 12 and Older Rash, Age 11 and Younger Self-Care Here are some things you can do at home to …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at … as other childhood immunizations. Men-C Vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 12 months The … drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or muscle soreness may also occur within …
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… Bismuth Subsalicylate - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … stomach, heartburn, and nausea. It is also used to treat diarrhea and help prevent travelers' diarrhea. It works by … aspirin-like product (salicylate). Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take this product if they …
