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… On this page: Overview Health Tools Healthy Habits for Preventing Infection and Illness Safety Measures Around the … sun. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Older babies and children need to stay in the shade or cover … Support Abusive Head Trauma Child Abuse and Neglect Cuts Dehydration Environmental Illness …
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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 … Cat bite Do you think that the bite may have been caused by abuse or neglect? Yes Bite may have been caused by abuse or … in your area and whether you need to be vaccinated to prevent rabies . Is a danger to others. If you can't find a …
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… Hydrocele Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Domestic Violence: Checklist of … Implants for Erection Problems Peyronie's Disease Physical Abuse Premature Ejaculation Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer … (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Types of Domestic Abuse Urge Incontinence in Men Urinary Incontinence in Men …
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… 4 to 7 days. In some people, especially young children and older adults, the diarrhea can be so severe that a hospital stay … is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea. To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips …
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… Middle ear infections happen more often in children than in adults. Young children have short, soft, more horizontal … eustachian tubes that are more easily blocked than those of older children and adults. Ear infection is the most … Do you suspect that the injury may have been caused by abuse? This is a standard question that we ask in certain …
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… to mark the days you will receive an injection. Misuse or abuse of testosterone can cause serious side effects such as … Your doctor may monitor your blood calcium level to prevent problems. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or … will monitor growth and bone development during treatment. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis … living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided … feces or vomit How does hepatitis B virus affect people? Adults and children 5 years of age and over may have …
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… health needs. Uses This combination vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A and B viruses. … men who have sex with men, sex workers, injection drug abusers, and people traveling to high-risk areas. How To Use … Antibody levels may be checked after the vaccine series. Older adults may not make as many antibodies to the vaccine. …
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… They also help reduce the spread of disease to others and prevent epidemics. Most are given as shots. They are … life. Fewer immunizations are needed after age 6. But older children and adolescents need shots too. Talk with … those for meningitis. What vaccines are recommended for adults? The vaccines you need as an adult depend not only on …
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… activity is important for overall health and can help to prevent and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart … people of every age and ability level. Only 16% of Canadian adults are active enough to meet the recommended levels of … 18-64 years). Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Older Adults (ParticipACTION, Canada) This website provides …
