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… specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus … people 7 years and older. It should not be used in anyone younger than 7 years because they may not be fully protected …
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… a health condition. Grief: Coping With Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief … influence the way a person grieves a death. Children younger than age 7 Children younger than 7 usually perceive … feelings and experiences. They may mask your emotions and prevent you from normal, necessary grieving. Ask for help. …
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… greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) Older adults Pregnant …
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… cancer is rare. But it is the most common cancer among young people with testicles. Most testicular cancers start … has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for … sexual problems or make you unable to have biological children. But if you had these problems before treatment, …
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… Screening On this page: Screening Overview Screening in Children and Teens Screening Overview … is thinking about death or suicide. If you or someone you care about talks about this or about feeling hopeless, get …
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… older, reading opens him or her to new ideas. It helps your child become more familiar with the sounds and rhythms of the language. Older children and teens Reading is an important activity that can help children learn to think and express themselves in new ways. …
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… for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … to help the child with all of the above steps. Children younger than 10 may not hear the alarm, but the treatment …
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… a type of leukemia in which the bone marrow makes too many young white blood cells called lymphocytes. In CLL, some of … infections will help you live longer. You can sometimes prevent certain infections or keep from getting very sick by … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… or sinusitis. How can you care for yourself at home? To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water … Read and follow all instructions on the label. No one younger than 18 should take aspirin. It has been linked to … get better as expected. Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness Coughs, Age 11 and …
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… anger, and happiness are our most common feelings. Every child has emotional needs. Meeting those needs is one of the … do as a parent or caregiver. Between the ages of 2 and 5, children slowly learn how to manage their feelings. For … they will learn to express anger in other ways. Young children also start to develop moral emotions. They …
