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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview Overview Humidifiers and … close to the device. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Tonsillitis Current as …
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… Skin Rashes: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Home treatment … until the itch is gone. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not … Be safe with medicines. Groin Problems and Injuries Male Genital Problems and Injuries …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … that can help with pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics. … tubes in the ears may help for repeat infections or hearing problems. How can you prevent them in children? There are …
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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For … 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… or a case of heartburn, you know how painful digestive problems can be. But the digestive system is made up of more … Causes Abdominal Pain Following an Injury Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older … Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Weight-Loss Medicines Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer Open/close information …
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… Osteoporosis in Men On this page: What … Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones (fractures) in the hip, spine, and wrist. What causes osteoporosis? … doctor may also do blood and urine tests to rule out other problems that may cause bone loss. Blood tests can also tell …
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… vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized … against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… Acute Bronchitis On this page: … people who get acute bronchitis get better without any problems. But it can be more serious in older adults and … relieve fever and body aches. Don't give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a …
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… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
