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… Osteoporosis in Men On this page: What … caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density . As you age, your bones get thinner naturally. But some things can … more likely to fall. Taking medicines that can affect bone growth and repair. Your doctor can tell you if you are …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease Cataracts in Children Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing Clotting Factor … Fibrosis Carrier Screening Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 Down Syndrome, Ages 13 to 21 Down Syndrome, Ages …
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… to babies as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. It is usually combined with other childhood vaccines … b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . Hepatitis B Vaccine Child’s Age at Immunization 1st dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months 3rd … swelling or redness where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. …
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… Causes Abdominal Pain Following an Injury Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Acid-Reducing Medicines Adjustable Gastric … Peptic Ulcer Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Constipation in Children Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age …
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… Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) On this page: … centres or nursing homes should pay special attention to children or residents who have norovirus illnesses. This … 3 days after your symptoms end before going back to work or school. This will help prevent spread of the virus. How can …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview Overview An object can become stuck in the airway at any age but is most common in children younger than age 3. Although a child may not have …
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… Columbia: Influenza vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? … . Who should get an influenza vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly influenza vaccination with … high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young children, pregnant women, seniors 65 years and older, and …
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… new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care …
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… conversations that foster resilience to help prepare teenagers for the challenges they will face throughout life. … they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask … they learned. Here’s a sample conversation: Parent: How was school today? Teen: Okay, I guess. We got a new assignment …
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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview People … duties that are affected by substance use, such as going to school or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to … duties that are affected by substance use, such as going to school or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to …
