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… series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For … 6 students who have received 2 doses of the vaccine at a younger age do not need any more doses. Grade 6 students who … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… Productive Coughs On this page: Overview Overview A productive … treatment. Relieving a Cough Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November …
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… or a case of heartburn, you know how painful digestive problems can be. But the digestive system is made up of more … Causes Abdominal Pain Following an Injury Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing …
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… vaccine is given as one dose to children at 4 to 6 years of age. This is a booster dose for children who were immunized … against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and polio at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… who are at least 7 years It is typically given to adults aged 18 years and older. Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 … contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… Antihistamines On this page: Overview Overview Oral … can make you sleepy. Use caution if you have other health problems, such as glaucoma, epilepsy, or an enlarged … Medicine Precautions Rash, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as …
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… Depression in Older Adults On this page: … puts older adults at risk for depression? Both older and younger adults go through the same major life changes or … that may lead to depression . These include medical problems, life events, and having a family history of …
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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 … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not … the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even …
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… Recurrent Ear Infections and Persistent Effusion On this page: Overview Overview If a child has … eardrum for more than 3 months and has significant hearing problems, treatment is needed. Sometimes short-term hearing … occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will … birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. …
