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… can occur indoors, especially in babies and older or ill adults who are not dressed warmly enough. What are the … What increases your risk? Anyone can get hypothermia. Very young children and older people can be at higher risk. This … What increases your risk? Anyone can get hypothermia. Very young children and older people can be at higher risk. This …
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… in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… can cause vision problems. Cataracts are common in older adults. But changes caused by aging don't always lead to … cloudy, fuzzy, or foggy vision. You may have trouble driving at night because of glare from car headlights. The … may see glare from lamps or the sun. You may have trouble driving at night because of glare from car headlights. You …
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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, liver … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, liver …
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… For children, the dose is also based on weight. Older adults usually start with a lower dose to decrease the risk … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, …
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… to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … (such as agitation, hallucinations). Infants and children younger than 3 years using anesthesia or drugs for sedation … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Missed Dose It is important to get each dose of this …
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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, liver … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, liver …
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… in your house. This helps children, too, since exposing young children to second-hand tobacco smoke makes them more … processed potatoes, shrimp, nuts, and dried fruit, or after drinking beer or wine. These foods and liquids contain … Plan: Red Zone Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: …
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… contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, … bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities such as kissing, …
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… rehabilitation (rehab) program. Amount of growth remaining. Young children who still have a lot of bone growth remaining … stress on a total joint replacement as active or athletic adults who have had replacements for osteoarthritis, but loosening still occurs eventually. A very young child may need another joint replacement by age 20 and …