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… the summer months than in the winter months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the condition. What … although sometimes recovery can take up to 10 days. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water … hours. Make sure your refrigerator is set at 4°C (40°F) or colder. Cook foods safely. Use a clean meat thermometer to …
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… Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing Medicines Adjustable Gastric Banding … Surgery Gastric Sleeve Surgery Gastritis Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease … Pyloric Stenosis Rectal Problems Rectal Problems Caused by Abuse Rectal Prolapse Recurrent Abdominal Pain (RAP) Repair …
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… drugs. Have been through family violence, including sexual abuse. Have access to means of suicide, such as a gun or … contacts. Are LGBTQ2S+ . Issues like discrimination and abuse can contribute to an increased risk. Life changes that … the warning signs to watch for? Warning signs of suicide in adults include: Talking or writing about wanting to die or …
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… system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. Babies born with PKU need to start … but talk to your baby's doctor first. As your child gets older, a registered dietitian can help you choose the right … group. Your doctor can also help. What is the treatment for adults with PKU? People who have phenylketonuria (PKU) need …
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… central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high risk of abuse. It may cause slow/shallow breathing or severe … psychosis, fast heartbeat, trouble sleeping). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… your specific health needs. Warning Oxazepam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… specific health needs. Warning Clorazepate has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… health needs. Warning Chlordiazepoxide has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… someone in bed Personal care and grooming Dental care for older adults Hair washing and care Shaving Caring for fingernails … toenails Skin care Caring for the skin of an immobile adult Preventing rashes in the groin area …
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… specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B … men who have sex with men, sex workers, injection drug abusers, and people traveling to high-risk areas. Vaccines … Antibody levels may be checked after the vaccine series. Older adults may not make as many antibodies to the vaccine. …
