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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Several myths … can or can't become pregnant persist, particularly among younger people. Myths and truths about becoming pregnant … a couple of weeks before their first-ever period. Girls age 10 or 11 are known to have become pregnant. I can't get …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Overview … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 … doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age or family history or a physical examination. You can ask …
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… Your Toddler: Safe Ways to Explore On this page: Overview Overview The typical … develop physical skills. At the same time, you can encourage and watch your child's development. Be physically … safety issues become very important. At about 18 months of age, toddlers just start to understand cause and effect and …
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… Occupational Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done Treatment Overview … work with people of all ages who, because of illness, injury, developmental delays, or psychological problems, … birth. Recovery and return to work after a work-related injury. Sudden serious health conditions such as a stroke, …
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… Flatfoot (Pes Planus) On this page: … may be an inherited condition or may be caused by an injury or condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, stroke, or … have pain because of: Changes in work environment. Minor injury. Sudden weight gain. Excessive standing, walking, …
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… De Quervain's Tenosynovitis On this page: … and Wrist Injuries Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Current as of: November 9, …
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… vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is … as other childhood immunizations. Rotavirus vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It …
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… Valproic Acid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited … If you are taking valproic acid only to prevent migraine headaches, this medication must not be used during …
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… Valproate Sodium Syrup - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited … If you are taking valproate sodium only to prevent migraine headaches, this medication must not be used during …
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… Divalproex Sodium Enteric-Coated Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited … you are taking divalproex sodium only to prevent migraine headaches, this medication must not be used during …
