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… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A … eating. Here are some things to think about at different stages of a child's life. Babies Supplements may be important. … use whole milk. Don't use low-fat or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) …
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… But this type of surgery may increase your risk for certain problems during pregnancy. Taking out the uterus can cure … may change. Your risk for uterine fibroids increases as you age, especially from your 30s and 40s through menopause. … heart disease. These risks may be higher for people who are younger. The benefits of keeping your ovaries reduce as you …
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… a change in the way you do your activities, medicines to manage pain, exercise, physiotherapy, or steroid injections … started. What are the risks of surgery? Most people have no problems with back surgery for a herniated disc. But as for … surgery for herniated disc footnote 4 Serious risks Wound problems, including infection and hematoma (bad bruise) Less …
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… Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview An epidural … central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. Epidural anesthesia may affect blood … central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. Epidural anesthesia may affect blood …
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… Ear Tube Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How Its Done What To Expect Why It Is … Fluid buildup in the middle ear, A cold or some other upper respiratory infection can cause the eustachian tubes to … loss. If a child has repeat ear infections. Learn more Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in …
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… risks. The less you drink, the lower your risks. On this page: How alcohol affects your health If you don’t want to … getting up and moving around) Loss of consciousness Coma Respiratory arrest (when you stop breathing or have trouble … impacts, negative social interactions or relationship problems, or negative impacts on your school or work, or …
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… have not received the recommended number of doses for their age can also get the vaccine for free. The vaccine is also … B infection, including: Children under 12 years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates … infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get …
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… sexual assault Newborns and infants less than 12 months of age whose mothers have hepatitis B Newborns whose mothers … The risk of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis With risk factors … 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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… vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, … 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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… Medical Specialists On this page: Types of Specialists Other Health … Registered nurse (RN) Registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) Respiratory therapist (RT) Social worker Speech-language … Registered nurse (RN) Registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) Respiratory therapist (RT) Social worker Speech-language …
