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… Types of Migraine Headaches On this page: Overview Overview There are two … by a headache. This form of migraine often happens after age 50 if you had migraines with aura when you were younger. The symptoms may include streaks or points of light …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Several myths … can or can't become pregnant persist, particularly among younger people. Myths and truths about becoming pregnant … a couple of weeks before their first-ever period. Girls age 10 or 11 are known to have become pregnant. I can't get …
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… When to Have a Cholesterol Test On this page: Overview Overview … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 … doctor may suggest a cholesterol test based on your child's age or family history or a physical examination. You can ask …
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… Doxepin (Sleep) - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
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… relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … Nausea, upset stomach, or vomiting. Mouth sores. Skin rash. Dizziness. Headache. Increased sensitivity to sun. … for my cough if necessary. This made sense to me. Paula, age 26 I have asthma. When I was diagnosed with acute …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … risk of problems from the flu, including: footnote 1 Adults age 65 and older. Adults and children who have long-term … go. Fever may be lower in older adults than in children and younger adults. When fever is high, other symptoms usually …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine …
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… Pramoxine - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … sunburn, eczema, insect bites, cold sores, or rashes from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Some … Do not use pramoxine for skin irritation in children younger than 2 years or use pramoxine for hemorrhoids or …
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… your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the …
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… CPR Basics On this page: Overview Overview The Heart and … children who have reached puberty Young children until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year When to call for emergency help Call …
