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… Tattoo Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … away. Early treatment may prevent health problems or damage to your tattoo. Minor skin reactions ( contact … 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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… Cramps: Relieving Pain Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Missed or Irregular Periods Missed Periods and … Health Problems Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Pubic Lice Rashes or Sores in the Groin Stages of Syphilis Syphilis … GnRH-A Therapy? Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Pessaries Vaginal Rashes and Sores VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture Also see Women's …
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… Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia On this page: … with B12. This may include people who eat a vegan diet and older adults who don't eat a variety of foods. Other causes … The amount of vitamin B12 you need each day depends on your age and situation. footnote 1 Age 1 to 3 years: 0.9 …
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… Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Overview A growth chart is … down, from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot. Older children are measured standing up with heels against a … are plotted on a graph according to your child's age and sex. Growth charts show the consistency of your …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … block areas where rodents can get into your home. Keep garbage in tightly covered containers. Clean up rodent bedding … or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… Teething Products On this page: Overview Overview There … rings, teethers, and toys after each use. Check the package label to see if the object is dishwasher-safe. Never tie … and bananas. These types of foods can be given to babies older than 8 months. Give your child pieces of chewy foods …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Overview … The recommended daily amount of potassium varies by age. Most people need the following amount each day. … years 2,300 mg Males, 14–18 years 3,000 mg Females, 19 and older 2,600 mg Males, 19 and older 3,400 mg If you are …
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… Osteoporosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … you to live on your own. Osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. It usually occurs after age 60. It's most common in women, but men can get it too. …
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… Dealing With Emergencies On this page: Overview Legal Protection CPR … to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and Unstable Angina . Poisoning . …
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… Low Bone Density On this page: … causes it? Bones naturally become thinner as people grow older because, beginning in middle age, existing bone cells are reabsorbed by the body faster …