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… to Ask the Doctor Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital Preventing problems Prevent Medical Errors Keeping Track of … Staph Infections (MRSA) Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Preventing Falls in the Hospital Your child in the hospital NICU: …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 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 … Medicines to Children More self-care Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area Using Cold and Heat …
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… keep your baby within arm's reach. And never leave an older child in charge of watching your baby, even if the … at least once a year. Child Safety: Preventing Drowning Crib Safety Growth and Development, Ages … Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Preventing Poisoning in Young Children Current as …
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… if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for … warning symptoms at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. Stop …
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… curling irons or dyes. Age. You grow less hair as you get older. Hair also gets thinner and tends to break more easily … combing or brushing, or if your hair becomes thinner or falls out. You are concerned that a medicine may be causing … combing or brushing, or if your hair becomes thinner or falls out. You are concerned that a medicine may be causing …
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… Other symptoms include being fussy or not being hungry. Older children are more likely to have symptoms, such as … irritation. Wait until the end of the bath to use soap. Preventing future UTIs Make sure that your child drinks … Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Using Antibiotics Wisely Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 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 … can reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Preventing STIs Here are some ways to help prevent STIs. …
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… calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease … the petting zoo or open farm Make sure there are enough adults to supervise children Teach your child how to wash …
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… affects mainly pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with impaired immune systems . Healthy adults and … people with weakened immune systems, adults aged 60 and older, pregnant women, and newborns. Contact your doctor if … hours. Make sure your refrigerator is set at 4°C (40°F) or colder. But listeria can grow in the refrigerator, so clean …
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… it breaks easily. Paget's disease is most common in people older than 50, and the risk of getting it increases with … your muscles and improve your balance. This can help reduce falls and prevent broken bones. Splints or braces to support … what makes your pain better or worse. Take care to avoid falls. For example, keep your home's walkways free of …
