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… feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have … of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and adults with weakened immune systems do not have any symptoms. Most adults will clear an initial infection and recover …
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… (2011). Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines For Adults . Available online: … http://www.csep.ca/CMFiles/Guidelines/CSEP_PAGuidelines_adults_en.pdf . Accessed October 28, 2014. Current … (2011). Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines For Adults . Available online: …
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… subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened immune … may die. Serious illness is more common in those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such …
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… of congestion may require less treatment time than an older child who sounds congested and is coughing a lot. At … sit in a chair with the child in your lap. If your child is older, he or she may be in bed using pillows for the … and smaller children require less force and time than older and larger children or teens. Watch the child for …
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… a temperature. This method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. For you to get an accurate … of thermometer. This method is recommended for children older than 2 years. This method is recommended for children older than 2 years. Ear thermometers may need to be cleaned …
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… 3 days. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Examinations and …
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… occur in children (juvenile spondyloarthropathies) and adults. They include ankylosing spondylitis , reactive … are different from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. … and juvenile spondyloarthropathies is that in adults, the spine generally is affected, while in children …
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… is the most common type of hemoglobin found normally in adults. Some diseases, such as severe forms of thalassemia , … newborn babies. Hemoglobin F is replaced by hemoglobin A (adult hemoglobin) shortly after birth; only very small … is a normal type of hemoglobin found in small amounts in adults. There are more than 350 types of abnormal …
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… you can take 1. Find out how much protein you need Most adults over 19 years of age need about 0.8 grams (g) of … = Average Daily Protein Need (g) Note: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs An adult who weighs 80 kg (176 lbs) needs about 64 g of protein each day, while an adult who weighs 65 kg (143 lbs) needs about 52 g of protein …
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… hearing about it for the first time. Find a different adult to talk to, if you need to. You know your parent or … might react, or if you don't feel safe, talk to a different adult first. Choose someone you trust, like a family friend, … hearing about it for the first time. Find a different adult to talk to, if you need to. You know your parent or …
