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… is still dangerous after the first strike. A bite from a young snake can be serious. And a dead snake, even one with … symptoms. Home treatment often relieves symptoms and helps prevent infection. Most non-poisonous snakebites can be … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… spread Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … severe diarrhea, see your health care provider. How can I prevent yersiniosis? Always wash your hands properly after …
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… Problems with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than age 5 and in people who have problems with … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… ventilator. Follow all directions from the manufacturer to prevent particle buildup in the device. Doing so will help … medication is an anti-viral drug used to treat infants and young children who have a severe lung infection caused by a …
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… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who … of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA …
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… causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain … or joint soreness Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased …
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… adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock Are … 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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… to 21 On this page: If your child with Down syndrome is an adolescent or young adult between the ages of 13 and 21, you will likely … becomes pregnant. (Females with Down syndrome can have children. Males are usually sterile.) Future living …
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… in both men and women. Also, cancer treatment in children may affect their future fertility. Infertility from … your child's future fertility. This is important even for young children who have cancer. If treatment could affect …
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… rate for adults is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Children have naturally higher normal heart rates than … adult or older child are different than the symptoms in a young child . Yes Symptoms of shock No Symptoms of shock … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
