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… vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles … (varicella) infection in the past People 18 years of age and older with a weakened immune system can also get the … muscle soreness, fatigue, shivering, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… Decongestants On this page: Overview Overview Decongestants may … the label . Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, …
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… Skin Rashes: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Home treatment … until the itch is gone. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Overview What … and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and … are more likely to develop emphysema and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency …
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… as a series of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They … childhood immunizations. DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd … a fever or experience crankiness, restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent crying or a loss of appetite. These …
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… D-Xylose Absorption Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … malabsorption syndrome is causing symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and weakness. A person with … water for 8 to 12 hours before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything …
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… Male Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … that usually goes away quickly without causing permanent damage. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for minor … to the hospital. Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … was given. Headache, fever, nausea, sore muscles or joints, diarrhea or allergic reactions (hives or swelling) may also … The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview If a child has … loss occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … if the barking cough returns. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
