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… less than 3 years 3 months to less than 3 years 3 years or older 3 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … heal on their own. Home treatment may help decrease pain, prevent infection, and help heal large or broken blisters. …
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… or stings. Babies and children may be more affected than adults are. Examples of problems that are more serious … Less than 1 year 1 to 11 years 1 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … leading from the bite. Pus draining from the bite. A fever. Prevent infection. Wash the area with clean water 2 times a …
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… heartbeat, pneumonia) when this drug is used by older adults with dementia. This drug is not approved for the … disease brain disorder/tumor/injury drug/alcohol/substance abuse breast cancer Parkinson's disease seizure disorder a …
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… heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for … shock) Parkinson's disease history of alcohol/substance abuse low blood pressure breathing problems (such as asthma, …
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… Basics What is dementia? We all forget things as we get older. Many older people have a slight loss of memory that … depression, insomnia, hallucinations, and agitation. Preventing more strokes in people who have dementia caused … Examples are olanzapine and risperidone. Medicines to prevent future strokes The doctor may prescribe medicines …
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… glucocorticoids such as prednisone), being 65 years or older, or having certain medical conditions may increase the … and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration. Desmopressin is also used to control … using this medication, especially in children and older adults. Consult your doctor for details. If you find that …
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… if you use this drug for a long time, if you are an older adult (older than 60 years), or if you develop a … Caution is advised when using this drug in older adults because they may have decreased kidney function. … doctor has directed you to take low doses of aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a …
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… these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent people who have been addicted to certain drugs … It is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral … drugs known as opiate antagonists. It works in the brain to prevent opiate effects (such as feelings of well-being, pain …
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… Moulds often give off a ‘musty’ smell. What can I do to prevent and control moulds? The key to controlling mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and condensation, follow … dryers to the outside Ventilate attic and crawl spaces to prevent moisture build up. If the crawl space is bare earth, …
