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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 home by … be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of vaccine to take orally at home. A …
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… seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will … who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … down the back of the throat. This type occurs more often in older adults because of other health problems they may have. … 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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… for talking, laughing and playing with your baby. On this page: General tips How to change a diaper Rash General tips Here are some more tips for diapering your … down to avoid pee streaming up the front of the diaper Rash Diaper rash is a red and painful rash on the diaper …
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… Stories About Choosing Birth Control Methods On this page: Overview Overview Choosing the … birth control method you choose. Barrier methods Jennifer, age 25, and Ben, age 30: Ben and I are pretty involved, so … us get pregnant. Combination of methods Deena, age 26: My older sister gave me lots of advice about birth control …
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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 by darker skin Season: … D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) …
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… from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a … also look for splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has …
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… Swallowed or Inhaled Objects On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … children who are younger than 3 years and in adults who are older than age 50. When you breathe in (inhale) a substance, coughing …
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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can affect how your body … and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health …
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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: … a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. The … Immunizations Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Citations Demicheli V, et al. (2012). …
