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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … toilet and after they blow their nose, especially if drainage gets on their hands. Teach your child to dry their hands … Choosing Child Care Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Healthy Habits for …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … can be deadly. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about your … can be deadly. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about your …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … Appendicitis can be hard to diagnose. Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about what … Appendicitis can be hard to diagnose. Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you questions about what …
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… Whooping Cough (Pertussis) On this page: … Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. They may take a sample of mucus from … Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical examination. They may take a sample of mucus from …
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… disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be …
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… Cervical Spinal Stenosis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … stenosis usually is based on your history of symptoms and a physical examination. Your doctor will ask you if neck … stenosis usually is based on your history of symptoms and a physical examination. Your doctor will ask you if neck …
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… of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered … still don't know if there are problems that may occur many years later. Serious problems that threaten vision are rare. … can cause eye problems, such as eye infections and damage to the cornea. It may bother you to wear glasses all the …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: Overview Overview Strollers Taking … from shopping carts involve children younger than 5 years. Broken bones, internal injuries, and concussions are … the shopping cart. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years
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… Bob's Story: Biking for Health On this page: Bob's Story Bob's Story During his career, Bob couldn't … were a way of life on the road, and he was overweight. At age 59, he had a heart attack. Then, 5 years later, he had quadruple bypass surgery. A few years
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… (Cystocele) or Urethra Prolapse (Urethrocele) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … Both conditions are easy for your doctor to see during a physical examination. They often occur at the same time and … ever have any symptoms. Or the symptoms do not appear for years. When symptoms do appear, they may include difficulty …