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… Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Overview A growth chart is … down, from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot. Older children are measured standing up with heels against a … are plotted on a graph according to your child's age and sex. Growth charts show the consistency of your …
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… Antihistamines On this page: Overview Overview Oral … antidepressants, sedatives, and tranquilizers. Read the package carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor to help you … children, such as hallucinations , tremors , and coma. In older children and adults: Antihistamines may cause …
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… Osimertinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … risk of serious side effects will increase. Side Effects Diarrhea, nausea, mouth sores, dry/itchy skin, tiredness, … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Teething Products On this page: Overview Overview There … rings, teethers, and toys after each use. Check the package label to see if the object is dishwasher-safe. Never tie … and bananas. These types of foods can be given to babies older than 8 months. Give your child pieces of chewy foods …
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… Osteoporosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … you to live on your own. Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. It usually occurs after age 60. It's most common in women, but men can get it too. …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … In rare cases, a sore throat, stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhea occur. A child with roseola may appear fussy or … In rare cases, a sore throat, stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhea occur. A child with roseola may appear fussy or …
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… Dealing With Emergencies On this page: Overview Legal Protection CPR … to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and Unstable Angina . Poisoning . …
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… Bismuth Subsalicylate - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … stomach, heartburn, and nausea. It is also used to treat diarrhea and help prevent travelers' diarrhea. It works by helping to slow the growth of bacteria …
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… Low Bone Density On this page: … causes it? Bones naturally become thinner as people grow older because, beginning in middle age, existing bone cells are reabsorbed by the body faster …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview Overview Menopause is the point in your life … reached menopause. In most cases, menopause happens around age 50. But everyone's body has its own time line. You may … well into your 50s. Menopause is a natural part of growing older. You don't need treatment for it unless your symptoms …