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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical … neuromuscular disorders Those who are very obese Indigenous children may be at increased risk of serious illness from …
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… is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main … An attack of croup can be scary, but it is rarely serious. Children usually get better in several days with rest and … with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow older and their lungs and windpipes mature, …
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… a normal phase of language development. About 75 out of 100 children who stutter get better without treatment. footnote 1 The most common normal disfluency in children younger than age 3 is the repetition of … the beginning of sentences ("I-I want that"). After age 3, children with normal disfluencies most often repeat whole …
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… Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some children with dyslexia also have ADHD . But dyslexia and … that are heard are linked with dyslexia. Many times these children have problems remembering the sounds in words long … short list of instructions. Problems with mathematics. Some children with dyslexia have problems learning mathematical …
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… or a library. A violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a … order) is a step you can take to help keep you and your children safe. To get a protective order: Call your local … in a dating relationship The parents in common of minor children For a protective order to work effectively, you …
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… is your bone density compared to the average score of a healthy 30-year-old. (This is called the young adult … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Healthy Bone Versus Bone Weakened by Osteoporosis Bone … is your bone density compared to the average score of a healthy 30-year-old. (This is called the young adult …
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… control cancer. There is a very small risk (especially in children/teens/young adults) of developing cancer (such as … the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissues. Infliximab works by blocking the actions of … as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, vision …
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… breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in … called antibodies (a type called IgG) that come from healthy human blood (plasma). These antibodies help protect … right away. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… will allow you to continue doing such basic activities as eating, bathing, and dressing. … will allow you to continue doing such basic activities as eating, bathing, and dressing. …
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… kale, broccoli, and bok choy. You can also get calcium by eating the soft bones of canned sardines and canned salmon. … kale, broccoli, and bok choy. You can also get calcium by eating the soft bones of canned sardines and canned salmon. …
