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… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing … heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing …
Medications
… Caution is advised when using this drug in older adults because they may have decreased kidney function. Older adults may be more sensitive to the kidney and hearing side … Caution is advised when using this drug in older adults because they may have decreased kidney function. …
Medical tests
… Prepare To prepare for a thyroid scan: You may need to stop eating for several hours before the test. You may need to … Prepare To prepare for a thyroid scan: You may need to stop eating for several hours before the test. You may need to …
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… likely to break, even from a minor fall. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or … Canada and Osteoporosis Canada recommend that Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. footnote 1 Ask your … likely to break, even from a minor fall. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or …
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… antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection against HPV … to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune systems need 3 doses …
Health features
… dependent on nicotine with lower levels of exposure than adults. The long-term health impact of vaping is largely … Vaping products, Fraser Health Authority Health Info for Adults, Government of B.C. Health Info for Youth, Government …
Health topics
… it may drain pus. Anyone can get an ingrown toenail, but adults get them more than children do. People who have … as stubbing it. This can cause the nail to grow inward. Repeating an activity that injures the nail, such as kicking a … as stubbing it. This can cause the nail to grow inward. Repeating an activity that injures the nail, such as kicking a …
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… is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are … 1 cm (0.4 in.) apart, every 4 to 6 weeks. Children and some adults may be treated with topical corticosteroids that are … is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be affected. Women and men are …