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… Diaper Rash On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … 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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… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if … fever and signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 months of age must be seen …
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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect how your body … and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … common because of decreased blood flow to the hands or damage to nerves of the hand . Pregnancy may cause redness, … old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … 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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… 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 … Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a …
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… Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … 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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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin … and cause of the burn; the affected body area; and the age and health of the burn victim. Any other injuries that …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's … full, they stop eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of … 1 Aim for 2 hours or less a day for children 5 years and older. footnote 2 And it's best for children younger than 2 …
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… Loperamide/Simethicone - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … section. This combination medication is used to treat diarrhea and symptoms of gas (such as cramps, bloating, … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
