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… to the vaccine, giving you better protection from disease. Children are naturally exposed to aluminum in the … the use of vaccines containing thimerosal and harm to children. These studies are posted at the Institute of … or in cells taken from eggs (MMR and MMRV vaccines). Children with egg allergies can be safely immunized with …
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… People of all ages bite their nails. About half of all children between the ages of 10 and 18 bite their nails at … Boys bite their nails more often than girls after age 10. Children may bite their nails more often when they are … child or his or her teacher about any new stress at school. Children are more likely to stop biting their nails when …
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… or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In children, too much lead in the body can cause lasting … Canada, but it is still a health risk, especially for young children. What causes it? Lead poisoning is usually caused … goods. The most common source of lead exposure for children is lead-based paint and the dust and soil that are …
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… into a muscle. Adults usually get 1 dose of the vaccine and children usually get 2 doses of the vaccine. Ask your health … it. Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown provide their records to them and their …
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… often comes from the older woman's spouse, partner or adult children. For an older man, the abuse or neglect is more likely from his adult children or close friends Although older adults may … may feel that they must help and protect their spouse or children, even if they are abusive. The older adult may not …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella … your child against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. Children 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against …
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… more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. If you need to … your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Children, particularly those with Down's syndrome, may be …
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… decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped by allergy shots stop taking them after 3 to 5 years. But these children often continue to benefit from having received the … reactions (such as trouble breathing). What To Think About Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. …
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… and whole grains. To help prevent anemia in babies and children, follow recommendations for feeding infants. Make sure that babies and children get enough iron. If you're pregnant, you can take … can happen in people who need a lot of iron, such as small children, teens, and pregnant women. Not absorbing iron well …
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… called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can occur in children who have an increase in body temperature. You may … may happen at the same time as the fever seizure. Most children who have a fever seizure have temperatures above … fever seizures before. Fever seizures affect 2% to 5% of children. Children can have another seizure. The chance of …
