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Medications
… or diet. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … recent heart attack) high blood pressure current/past infections (such as joint infections and infections caused … this medication into a muscle is not recommended for children younger than six years. Consult your doctor for …
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… you are your child's role model. Your habits affect your children's habits. If your habits are unhealthy—smoking, … Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy Protecting Your Child From Infections Taking Your Child to Routine Doctor Visits Sleep: … Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy Protecting Your Child From Infections Taking Your Child to Routine Doctor Visits Sleep: …
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… It is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of 19, who are able to understand the …
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… The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe … and serious complications, including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing … iodine sensitivity) associated with long-term iodine use. Children and pregnant women are especially sensitive and …
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… is a combination of vaccines against several virus infections: measles (also known as rubeola), mumps, rubella … (also known as chickenpox). These are common childhood infections that may cause serious (rarely fatal) problems. … chickenpox. This combination of vaccines is usually used by children between 12 months and 12 years old. How To Use Read …
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… This medication is used only for cytomegalovirus (CMV) eye infections and acyclovir-resistant herpes infections. Foscarnet may cause very serious kidney … products). Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to the effects …
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… It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain … (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of …
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… draining from the area. A fever. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … to the touch), and this change does not go away. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain … but responds when you try to comfort him or her. Pain in children 3 years and older Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain …
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… is. Your age also affects how your skin reacts to the sun. Children's skin is more sensitive to sunlight. You may get a … have a fever, but you're not sure. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain …
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… Work or projects around the home. Most leg injuries in children and teens occur during sports or play or from … from more than 3.1 m (10 ft) [more than 1.5 m (5 ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in … or trickle for up to 45 minutes. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
