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… Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … dirt, or other debris gets into the ear canal. This can damage the protective layer of the ear canal, which may lead to … But not many people get this infection. It's mainly seen in older adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , …
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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative …
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… Facial Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … arts. Work-related tasks or projects around the home. Car crashes. Falls. Fights. In children, most facial injuries … be less severe than similar facial injuries that occur in older children or adults. Young children are less likely to …
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… Development topics can tell you what to expect at each stage of childhood. And our health topics can help you care … Autism: Behavioural Training and Management Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury Back Pain … Kids Hearing Loss in Children, Age 4 Years and Older Heat Rash Heatstroke Prevention: What to Wear Help Your …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your … during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby snugly in a blanket, offer a pacifier, or hold … your older child or teen feel better When your school-age child or teen needs immunizations, talk with them about …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the … 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 …
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… Suicidal Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Suicide is a leading cause of death for people in most age groups. But often people who seriously consider suicide … adults, they may include a recent job loss or divorce. In older adults, they may include the recent death of a partner …
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… as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is given at … as other childhood immunizations. Men-C Vaccine Child's age at immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 12 months The … sharing soothers, bottles or toys used by other children. Older children and adults can become sick through activities …
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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your … in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who have long-term health problems, … Babies may be cranky and refuse to eat. They may have a rash. They may cry when held. Young children may act like …
