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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to phone … series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children …
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… Biting On this page: Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most children stop … and act aggressively in other ways, especially if they are older than age 3, may have health problems or emotional …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … medicine. Examples of side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also may … less than 3 years 3 to 11 years 3 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … with B12. This may include people who eat a vegan diet and older adults who don't eat a variety of foods. Other causes … gums. Feel sick to your stomach and lose weight. Have diarrhea or constipation. If the level of vitamin B12 stays …
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… Back Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … increase your risk for back pain and injury include getting older, having a family history of back pain, sitting too … for low back pain. Most back problems occur in adults ages 20 to 50. But back problems in children younger than 20 …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … may increase your risk of a heat-related illness include: Age. Babies don't lose heat quickly, and they don't sweat well. Older adults don't sweat easily. And they often have other …
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… It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola … Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, and swollen glands in the neck. However, … 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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… as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat … since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage … getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant people People with weakened immune …
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… Missed or Irregular Periods On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … insufficiency. This means you stop having periods before age 40. It can be caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or … 15 to 25 years 26 to 55 years 26 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … system problem that causes seizures. It can occur at any age. A seizure can be a symptom of another health problem, … 7 to 11 years 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 years or older 56 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
