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… of all ages, but it's most common in babies younger than 1 year old. It is never okay to shake or throw a child. It may … vague symptoms, such as vomiting or a poor appetite. At first these symptoms may seem related to an infection, such … baby. Abusive head trauma may cause only mild symptoms at first, but any head injury in a young child can be …
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… surgery to help you lose weight. It does this in two ways. First, it makes the stomach smaller. Second, it changes the … called peritonitis .) You may gain the weight back a few years after surgery if you don't follow your eating and … Arterburn D, et al. (2018). Comparative effectiveness and safety of bariatric procedures for weight loss: A PCORnet …
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… this page: Overview Overview The teen years may be the hardest time for young people with diabetes … and other healthy activities. Help your teen identify a safety support system. Low blood sugar levels are likely to … and other healthy activities. Help your teen identify a safety support system. Low blood sugar levels are likely to …
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… Hormonal methods Lily, age 32, and Shaquille, age 34: Two years ago when Shaquille and I decided to wait and get … go to school and I would feel sick to my stomach for the first few days. Mom took me to the women's clinic, and I … David and I both have steady jobs, and we're building our home in the country. We still hope to travel this summer, so …
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… or they come back, you may need treatment for months to years, or even for the rest of your life. If treatment … other vaccines your doctor suggests. Care for yourself at home Cut down on salt. This can reduce the amount of water … other vaccines your doctor suggests. Care for yourself at home Cut down on salt. This can reduce the amount of water …
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… Consult your doctor before treating a child younger than 12 years. Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose of … that pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has … Information last revised November 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… an injection under the skin, usually every 8 hours for the first week of treatment, and then once a day thereafter, or … doctor. If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your … doctor. If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your …
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… ear infections go away on their own. You can treat them at home with an over-the-counter pain reliever like … infection are out of your control. These include: Being 3 years old or younger. Birth defects or other medical … a child care centre with many other children. Getting the first ear infection before 6 months of age. Having …
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… by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the … with hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
