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… safely doing any activity that requires alertness, such as driving or operating machinery. (See also Precautions section.) Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… Children with gender dysphoria may have similar feelings as adults, including feeling upset about parts of their body … to person. They can also be different for children and young people than for adults. Non-medical options for … to person. They can also be different for children and young people than for adults. Non-medical options for …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Some young children with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low … your blood sugar often, especially before activities like driving a car. Keep glucose tablets or quick-sugar foods … your blood sugar often, especially before activities like driving a car. Keep glucose tablets or quick-sugar foods …
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… of your diabetes medicine. You may not be eating enough or drinking enough fluids. An illness plan for people with … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You … Post-Operative Problems Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Self-Care Here are some things you can do at home to …
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… hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if a child: Is younger than 2 and has an infection in both ears or has more … cause ear infections. Ear infections are most common in young children, because young children have shorter … are more easily blocked than those of older children and adults. When the tube is blocked, fluid builds up. This …
Medications
… poor feeding, or difficulty gaining weight. Children younger than 12 years should not use products that contain … breathing. (See also Warning section.) Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law. This medication has been prescribed for your current …
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… her back in the crib as soon as you can. Try to stay calm. Young children are very sensitive to a parent's feelings of … her back in the crib as soon as you can. Try to stay calm. Young children are very sensitive to a parent's feelings of …
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… vaccine is recommended for all health care workers. Most adults will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine … against diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for all adults in Canada. A booster dose of the tetanus and … 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus is an acute and often fatal …
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… Making It a Habit Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Fitness: Using a Pedometer, Step Counter, or … Mean? You can be active by doing housework, mowing the lawn, walking, or joining a fitness class. It's important to … too much water through sweating if you don't replace it by drinking fluids as you exercise. Follow these guidelines to …
Medications
… This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious … 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. Missed Dose Not applicable. Storage Store at room …
