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… This topic is only appropriate for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear up on their own. … cloth on your child's ear. If your child is age 6 months or older and has a mild earache, you can wait for up to 48 … tubes , which are more easily blocked than those of older children and adults. When the tube is blocked, fluid …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the … main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more likely to … develop our content . … Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the …
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… people may develop mild symptoms. Pregnant women, newborns, older adults and those with weakened immune systems are at … risk, how can you protect yourself? If you are pregnant, an older adult, or have a weakened immune system you should …
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… have to provide extra help with eating and getting enough nutrition. If the person has trouble swallowing, then your … Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care Dental Care for Older Adults Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia) Healthy … have to provide extra help with eating and getting enough nutrition. If the person has trouble swallowing, then your …
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… with 10% or less DEET is safe to use with children older than 6 months. Read and follow all instructions on the … unit. Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 Adapted By: … with 10% or less DEET is safe to use with children older than 6 months. Read and follow all instructions on the …
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… travel a lot. Children from 5 to 12 years old, women, and older adults get motion sickness more than others do. It's … and Vertigo Labyrinthitis Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Travel Health Current as of: March 1, 2023 … travel a lot. Children from 5 to 12 years old, women, and older adults get motion sickness more than others do. It's …
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… if bruising is minimal or only shows up once in a while. Older adults often bruise easily from minor injuries. … myeloma . Inflammation of a blood vessel ( vasculitis ). Malnutrition, such as deficiencies of vitamins B12 , C, or K, … myeloma . Inflammation of a blood vessel ( vasculitis ). Malnutrition, such as deficiencies of vitamins B12 , C, or K, …
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… old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older child . 5 to 10: Moderate to severe pain Moderate to …
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… Babies don't lose heat quickly, and they don't sweat well. Older adults don't sweat easily. And they often have other … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health …
