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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) … such as yogurt, cheese, goat milk and plant-based beverages may also have added vitamin D. Check the nutrition …
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… Menarche On this page: Overview Overview Your first … menarche (say "MEN-ar-kee"). It usually starts around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. See your doctor … handle the stress of pregnancy. Girls age 10 or 11, or even younger, have become pregnant. You can also get pregnant in …
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… Posture: Standing and Walking On this page: Overview Overview The following … stand and walk using good posture: Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid locking your knees while … stand and walk using good posture: Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid locking your knees while …
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… Doxepin (Sleep) - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Living With a Spinal Cord Injury On this page: Overview Rehabilitation Bladder Care Bowel Care … are able to work, drive, play sports, and have relationships and families. But it takes time to adjust. Your rehab … begins. At first, the focus of rehab is to prevent other problems related to your SCI. And it helps you relearn how …
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… Pleurisy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … kidney disease. How is it diagnosed? Many different health problems can lead to pleurisy, so your doctor will look for … drug (NSAID) . Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome. If you …
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… Alopecia Areata On this page: … the follicles. Alopecia areata is most common in people younger than 20. But children and adults of any age may be … you feel sick, and it does not result in serious health problems. You can't spread it to other people, and it …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A … may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
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… iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg … *The recommended amount of iron for females at this age who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people …
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… Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … education and support to help you recover and prevent problems with your heart. Ask your doctor if rehab is right … depending on your age and general health before surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems, while …
