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Medications
… reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor about ways to prevent bone … (such as calcium citrate) and vitamin D supplements. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
Medications
… the intestines. This medication should not be used by older adults, children younger than 6 years, or by people who are … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults are at a greater risk of accidentally inhaling …
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… hearing, and learning and can slow the child's growth. In adults, lead poisoning can damage the brain and nervous … soil that are contaminated by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to … risk include: Water that flows through pipes that were soldered with lead. Lead from metal smelters, pottery, or …
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… you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, or shots, 28 …
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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Healthy Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis Healthy Muscles … Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 … Chronic Pain Inguinal Hernia Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Adults Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) Interactive Tool: …
Medications
… loss of body fluids (dehydration), as well as if you are older than 65 years or are using other drugs that may harm … You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you are an older adult, are severely dehydrated, have a catheter in a … of this medication, especially fever and vomiting. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the …
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… hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. Adults age 19 and older and all babies, children, and teenagers should be … vaccine is a series of 2, 3, or 4 shots. Adults age 19 and older and all babies, children, and teenagers should be …
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… in people of any age. But it is more common in infants, older adults, and people who have a compromised immune system that … in people of any age. But it is more common in infants, older adults, and people who have a compromised immune …
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… depend on your sex and what other health problems you have. Older adults are more likely to have side effects than younger … make some common problems worse. This happens most often in older adults. Medicines can make you fall or feel dizzy or …
