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… Decongestants On this page: Overview Overview Decongestants may … the label . Decongestants are not recommended for children younger than age 6. If your child's doctor tells you to give a medicine, …
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… use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to … or irritable Has a fever and signs of another illness (rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea) Babies younger than 3 …
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… COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Overview What … and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage caused by inflammation that can lead to emphysema and … are more likely to develop emphysema and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Examples of side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also may kill good … a sore throat. These medicines may not be safe for children younger than age 6 or for people who have certain health …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries Pregnancy-Related Problems Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Current as of: …
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… Dextromethorphan Liquid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold … than 1 week or if you also have fever, chills, headache, or rash. These may be signs of a more serious condition. Side …
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… Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19 On this page: Overview Overview The COVID-19 vaccine can help you … side effects, including: Chills. Headache. Pain, redness, a rash, or swelling in the arm where you had the vaccine. … instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview If a child has … loss occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young …
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… Barking Coughs in Children On this page: Overview Overview If your child has … if the barking cough returns. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No … to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. These reactions are mild and generally go away in 1 to …
