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… Suicidal Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Suicide is a leading cause of death for people in most age groups. But often people who seriously consider suicide … adults, they may include a recent job loss or divorce. In older adults, they may include the recent death of a partner …
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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … return quickly when you get warm. No permanent tissue damage occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the … symptoms of hypothermia include shivering (in adults and older children); clumsy movements; apathy (lack of concern); …
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… seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less … 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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… viruses that cause colds or gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). In addition to LAIV, there are inactivated … at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to …
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… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every 1,000 cases) …
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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … down the back of the throat. This type occurs more often in older adults because of other health problems they may have. … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the … birth control method you choose. Barrier methods Jennifer, age 25, and Ben, age 30: Ben and I are pretty involved, so … us get pregnant. Combination of methods Deena, age 26: My older sister gave me lots of advice about birth control …
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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by darker skin Season: … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) …
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… they can develop a heat-related illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your … Leg or stomach cramps, complains of tummy ache Vomiting and diarrhea Dizziness, confusion, or difficulty speaking … child fluid replacement products like Pedialyte 1 year and older Give your child fluid replacement products, such as …
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… from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a … also look for splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has …
