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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview The decision … the time of the operation as well as in the following years is higher than for other people of the same age. … than walking on a below-the-knee prosthesis, although young, relatively healthy people manage much better than …
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… an illness of the nervous system that can appear 15 to 50 years after you had polio. It affects your muscles and … Post-polio syndrome most likely arises from the damage left over from having polio. The polio virus harms the nerves … will get post-polio syndrome. It's hard to know how many adults who had polio will get post-polio syndrome. The …
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… Feverfew for Migraines On this page: Overview Overview Feverfew ( … ) in the mouth. Feverfew is not recommended for use by young children or by women who are pregnant or … treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults: Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … medicine precautions . Ibuprofen (such as Motrin or Advil) Adults: The initial dose is 400 mg. Follow-up doses are 200 … dose to give, and how often to give the dose. For children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your doctor has …
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… been immunized or haven't had a booster in the last 10 years are more likely to get tetanus. This includes people … the symptoms? Tetanus symptoms appear slowly and get worse over time. The time it takes for symptoms to appear after a … at age 14 or 16. It's also recommended for all teens and adults who never had the Tdap shot. People who are pregnant …
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… Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On this page: Overview Overview Most adolescents make … complex and varied subjects and more homework than in past years. Help your children set short- and long-term goals and … Anxiety Disorder Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Stress Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… tissue. Other adverse events include dehydration, overheating and cardiovascular complications, such as a … activities Precautions for strengthening activities Overtraining Sports-related dehydration Returning to play … Active & Safe Central A resource for children, youth and adults who participate in or facilitate sport and …
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… The majority of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of … harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large … File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and Their Vision For more information on …
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… have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
