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… Meniscus Tear On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … What is a meniscus tear? A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that … when you lift something heavy or play sports. As you get older, your meniscus gets worn. This can make it tear more …
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… Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview Overview For … Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults …
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… and completely: Step 5, Stand or sit up straight. Tilt your head back slightly and breathe out slowly and completely. … the inhaler upright with the mouthpiece at the bottom. Tilt head back and breathe out: Step 3 slide 3 of 6 < Prev      Next > slide 3 of 6, Tilt head back and breathe out: Step 3, Stand or sit up straight. …
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… vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles Received a … where the vaccine was given. Other reactions include headache, fever, muscle soreness, fatigue, shivering, …
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… Whiplash On this page: What is whiplash? … Whiplash is pain and stiffness in the neck after an injury that has caused the neck to move suddenly or beyond its normal range. It occurs when the head is suddenly forced backward or forward and is then …
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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … Osgood-Schlatter disease or some other problem, such as an injury. The doctor will feel and move your child's knee as … Your child lies on their side with one hand supporting the head. Your child bends the upper leg back and grabs the …
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… How Reading Helps Language Development On this page: Overview Overview Newborns and … comfortable and fun. As your newborn becomes a toddler and older, reading opens him or her to new ideas. It helps your …
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… The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially important for those at … getting the vaccine. Other reactions may include tiredness, headache, fever, chills, muscle or joint soreness, swollen …
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… Playground Safety On this page: Overview Overview Playgrounds are fun places, but they may have hazards that can cause injury. Following some basic safety measures can help your … than age 5. Have them play on the equipment separately from older children. Don't let a child younger than 4 use …
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… fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help … by plane, sit in a seat above the wing. Try to move your head as little as possible. You may want to take an … activities that permit sexual fluids to enter your body Injury prevention Wear closed-toe shoes to prevent cuts, …