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… is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … like a cold, it is very common and very contagious. Most children have had it at least once by age 2. RSV is usually … in crowded settings, such as child care facilities, preschools, and nursing homes. Children attending school often …
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… Male Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … It's more common in white people than in black people. Many growths in the scrotum or testicles aren't cancer (benign). … Your sex partner may also need to be checked and treated. Children may play with toys or other objects near their …
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… support* Family health services (for families with young children): Information about child health, growth and development Immunizations for vaccine preventable … A handbook with information about healthy development for children 6 to 36 months old. … Healthy start Public health …
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… Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … uE3). The levels of these substances—along with a woman's age and other factors—help the doctor estimate the chance … diagnostic test to make sure. Men, non-pregnant women, and children In men, non-pregnant women, and children, AFP in …
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… is also provided free to individuals 19 to 26 years of age who are: HIV positive Two-Spirit, transgender or … but not provided free, for: Females 19-45 years of age Males 19 to 26 years of age Males 27 years of age and … as a series of either 2 or 3 doses over a 6 month period. Children who start a series when they are 9 to 14 years of …
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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would have received 1 dose of …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Overview Preschool children are driven to explore their world. This curiosity …
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… application of chemical fertilizers and animal manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly … New studies suggest that the thyroid gland function in school-age children may be affected by exposure to high levels of …
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… Infertility On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … If you have been diagnosed with cancer and hope to have children in the future, talk to your doctor about your … include laparoscopic surgery to remove endometrial tissue growth. This treatment may not be an option if you have …
