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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … as a urinary tract infection or a respiratory infection. Problems with the thyroid gland. This gland regulates the … fatigue No Weakness or fatigue How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 …
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… methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants … blackflies. These products should not be used on children younger than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … too, if your child is more likely to have certain health problems. The Canadian National Advisory Committee on … last longer than 48 hours. Your child is 6 months of age or younger and has a fever of 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher. A …
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… Groin Pain On this page: Overview Overview Many times mild groin pain is caused … passing through a ureter . A urinary tract infection . Hip problems, especially in children and older adults. …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools … looking for information about asthma in children age 12 and younger, see the topic Asthma in Children . What is asthma? … be a sign that your asthma is not controlled and can cause problems. Asthma attacks can be life-threatening, but you …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, … by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems Check the person's skin every day for pressure … shoulders, the elbows, the lower back and buttocks, and the hips. Pressure injuries also can form on the inner knees and …
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… . Influenza (Seasonal Flu) . Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems . Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older . Flu Vaccines: Should I Get a Flu Vaccine? … (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in Children Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older COVID-19 or Flu? How to …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview Overview An object can … in the airway at any age but is most common in children younger than age 3. Although a child may not have any … Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, …
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… Behaviour Therapy for ADHD On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment … 1 to 2 hours a week. Behaviour therapy isn't meant to treat problems with paying attention, being overactive, or being … therapy at different ages: Preschool-age children (5 and younger) Be aware of your child's need for routine and …
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… Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance On this page: Get started Health Tools Get … increase your activity. Talk to your doctor if you have any problems. To do any of these exercises, stand up straight … holding that position for 10 seconds. Repeat about 5 times. Hip circles. Hold onto the sink, the counter, or the back of …