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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … toilet and after they blow their nose, especially if drainage gets on their hands. Teach your child to dry their hands … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the …
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… iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg … *The recommended amount of iron for females at this age who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people …
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… Living With an Ostomy On this page: Overview Overview Right after the … or mineral supplement. Some foods may cause odour, gas, or diarrhea. Some may cause an obstruction in an ileostomy . … (carbonated) drinks. Cheese. Sprouts. Foods that cause diarrhea These foods and drinks include: Alcohol. Cabbage. …
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… Irinotecan - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … and laboratory appointments. Irinotecan may cause severe diarrhea, which can occur during or right after you receive … this medication and/or more than 24 hours afterward. If the diarrhea starts right away, you may also have other side …
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… Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 On this page: Overview Overview The COVID-19 vaccine can help you … depends on which vaccine you get. It also depends on your age and health. Most people also need "booster" doses later … instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a …
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… Cholecystitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … your gallbladder is working. It can also help find blockage in the tubes (bile ducts) that lead from the liver to … of time. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Gallstones …
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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean Accuracy of the Test … In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. Your doctor may suggest genetic testing if your … members live longer. This includes starting screening at a younger age and having screening tests more often. A …
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… Lopinavir/Ritonavir - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … dosing of this medication is not recommended for children younger than 18 years of age. If you are taking didanosine … to treat (resistant), or worsen side effects. Side Effects Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, gas, headache, …
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… have persistent asthma made worse by allergens. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over … to keep the cat hair and dander out of my bedroom. Lynn, age 42 For as long as I can remember, I have had bad hay …
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… cause permanent hearing loss. What are the speech and language milestones for my child’s age group? Birth to 3 months old Startles or cries at loud …
