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… protein subunit vaccine is approved for those 12 years of age and older. More information, including how to register for the … The vaccine is given by injection. People 12 years of age and older should get one dose. If you have a weakened …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to give the … medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children do. And some liquid forms are stronger (more …
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… Fitness: Getting and Staying Active On this page: Health Tools Why Should You Be More … Staying Active Can You Be Physically Active As You Get Older? Preventing Injury and Illness … your kids, gardening, dancing, or biking. Children and teenagers who are fit may have more energy and better focus at …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview All … from becoming more serious. Dental care tips for different age groups Birth to 3 years Make sure that your family … fluoride toothpaste. Encourage your child to watch you and older siblings brush teeth. Teach your child not to swallow …
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… Growth and Development Milestones On this page: Overview Overview What are growth … your child is doing compared with other children the same age. The milestones tell you what you should expect from … Age 6 Age 7 Age 8 Age 9 Age 10 What are the milestones for older children and teens? Ages 11 to 14 Ages 15 to 18 When …
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… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include a rash, fever, joint aches, headache, discomfort, runny nose … and at the back of the neck may swell and feel painful. The rash, which may be itchy, begins first on the face and then …
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… Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Less than 1 year 1 to 11 years 1 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … the Most of Your Appointment Blisters Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Changes …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Acetaminophen, … medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children do. And some liquid forms are stronger (more … Side effects of acetaminophen are rare. Nausea and rash are the most common. High doses of acetaminophen can …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … Yes Sore on eyeball No Sore on eyeball Do you have a rash or any blisters near your eye? Yes Rash or blisters …
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… is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be … to others from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first few days after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children …
