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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) … such as yogurt, cheese, goat milk and plant-based beverages may also have added vitamin D. Check the nutrition …
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… Menarche On this page: Overview Overview Your first … menarche (say "MEN-ar-kee"). It usually starts around age 12. But it may start earlier or later. See your doctor … handle the stress of pregnancy. Girls age 10 or 11, or even younger, have become pregnant. You can also get pregnant in …
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… First Appointment On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … When was my last menstrual period? _____________ At what age did my menstrual cycles begin? _________ My cycles are: … was my last prostate examination (if I am older than 50 and younger than 75)? ______________ If the results were …
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… Tetracycline - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash skin lesions/sores itching/swelling (especially of the … this drug. This medication should not be used by children younger than 8 years of age because it may cause permanent …
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… without fusing the bones together. This is only done in younger children who are still growing. It's used when … that can happen with back surgery, such as nerve damage, lung problems, or spinal cord damage. No more growth in the fused area of a child's spine. …
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… Breast Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview … mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start … screening program in your area. For people who are at average risk for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Overview Immunizations … hands. Tell your child to always throw away tissues in a trash can. To use only clean, dry paper towels and tissues. … or accidentally urinates or passes a stool. Children younger than age 2 need a caregiver's help to prevent the …
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… given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A … may be required every 2 years. Children 2 to 6 years of age are given 3 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
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… iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends on your age, sex, and whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Recommended amount of iron per day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 7 mg 7 mg 4 to 8 10 mg 10 mg … *The recommended amount of iron for females at this age who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. The vaccine is especially recommended for … include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any …
