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… will determine how best to prepare him or her. And ask your older child if he or she would like to speak to the doctor … will determine how best to prepare him or her. And ask your older child if he or she would like to speak to the doctor …
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… of motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease after 1 and 2 years. footnote 3 , footnote 4 The group that had DBS of the … to take less medicine for Parkinson's disease after 2 or 3 years compared to the group that had DBS of the GPi. Quality … for the device. A battery typically will last about 5 years. Failure or malfunction of the stimulator or the …
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… with B12. This may include people who eat a vegan diet and older adults who don't eat a variety of foods. Other causes … depends on your age and situation. footnote 1 Age 1 to 3 years: 0.9 micrograms (mcg) a day Age 4 to 8 years: 1.2 mcg Age 9 to 13 years: 1.8 mcg Age 14 and older: …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B … risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. Household …
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… is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 … A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at … July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the vaccine? The Japanese …
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… errors that create it. What Increases Your Risk Being older than 35 when pregnant or having a brother, sister, or … as cataracts and other eye conditions during a baby's first year. These checkups are also a good time for you and the … as cataracts and other eye conditions during a baby's first year. These checkups are also a good time for you and the …
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… health decisions. I wear shorts and skirts a lot. Several years ago, I stopped trying to keep a tan all the time … health decisions. "I wear shorts and skirts a lot. Several years ago, I stopped trying to keep a tan all the time … health decisions. I wear shorts and skirts a lot. Several years ago, I stopped trying to keep a tan all the time …
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… Weak thumb muscles. This makes it hard for you to grip or hold objects. Loss of feeling and ability to use your fingers … hands. I've had this carpal tunnel problem for a couple of years now, and I'm tired of wearing the splints and getting … hands. I've had this carpal tunnel problem for a couple of years now, and I'm tired of wearing the splints and getting …
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… and drink less as their illness progresses. In fact, she told us that receiving IV fluids may be risky for me because … age 61 I was diagnosed with chronic leukemia several years ago. I notice that if I do not get enough fluids into … age 61 "I was diagnosed with chronic leukemia several years ago. I notice that if I do not get enough fluids into …
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… helps. George, age 35 I have had migraines off and on for years. I was usually able to control them by taking … — George, age 35 "I have had migraines off and on for years. I was usually able to control them by taking … helps. George, age 35 I have had migraines off and on for years. I was usually able to control them by taking …
