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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who have severe complications from the … the risk for serious problems increases with a person's age. But new methods of doing stem cell transplant are …
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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your … home treatment. Your baby has a fever that comes and goes, diarrhea, vomiting, a swollen belly, and a shrill cry. Call … Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness Crying, Age 3 and Younger Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns …
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… the Men-B vaccine is provided free to those 2 months of age and older who have been in close contact with a case of … fever, are more common in children under 2 years of age if the Men-B vaccine is given with other routine … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you … harm to yourself and others. Keep in mind that things like age, sex, weight, and health history can cause alcohol to … for the legal drinking age where you live. Drinking at a younger age can affect a young person's general health, …
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… Aliskiren - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … This drug is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side … increase). Side Effects Dizziness, lightheadedness, cough, diarrhea, or tiredness may occur. If any of these effects …
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… Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic Acid) Foam - Rectal On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … help relieve discomfort/pain and lessen how often you have diarrhea or bloody stools. Mesalamine is an aminosalicylate … medication is similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin or …
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… protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened … vaccine. Cases have occurred mainly in males 12-39 years of age. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. …
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… have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates … infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… Fluvoxamine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition … of coordination severe dizziness severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea twitching muscles unexplained fever unusual …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Overview … cause symptoms such as muscle cramps or weakness, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, and dehydration. It may also … cause symptoms such as muscle cramps or weakness, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, and dehydration. It may also …
