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… decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped by allergy shots stop taking them … symptoms with medicine alone because medicines have not prevented symptoms, you've needed several medicines, or you … (such as trouble breathing). What To Think About Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … or are interfering with normal activities. Occur with choking or trouble swallowing. Occur with a lot of weight … Chest Problems Esophagitis Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children Heartburn Hiatal Hernia Current …
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… needs. Uses Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by … cannot be given by mouth. Do not use this medication for children younger than two years unless directed by the doctor. Other …
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… a fatal overdose. Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. If someone accidentally … the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may … way, since they might chew the mixture and overdose. For children who have trouble swallowing the capsule, ask the …
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… any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of less … For certain types of bradycardia, treatment may help prevent serious problems. These problems include fainting, … injuries from fainting, and even death. How can you care for yourself? Bradycardia is often the result of …
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… if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and … condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms …
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… Yes Diarrhea No Diarrhea How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … or some other medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, it can cause some blood in your …
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… old. Experts don't usually recommend surgery for obesity in children. footnote 1 Weight-loss surgery for people younger than 18 is not usually available in Canada. Compare … Medicine Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2015). Recommendations for growth …
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… health needs. Warning A small number of people (especially children/teenagers) who take atomoxetine for … speaking sudden vision changes Rarely, males (including young boys and teens) may have a painful or prolonged …
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… muscle aches and pains. Getting enough vitamin D helps prevent these problems. Children who don't get enough vitamin D may not grow as much … of supplements are right for your child. Although breastfed babies get the best possible nutrition, they do need vitamin …
