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… often given the chance to interact with both children and adults. Talking with other children Children who often play … skills sooner than those who have contact only with adults. Young children speak very directly and simply. This … other children learn speech. Talking with you and other adults Children build and improve their speech and language …
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… you may have a greater chance of developing repeated infections. You can be born with an immune system that makes … of the body such the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears, eyes, and vagina. IgA antibodies protect body … of the body such the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears, eyes, and vagina. IgA antibodies protect body …
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… tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. In adults, reflux is often called heartburn or acid reflux. … In babies, this problem happens because the digestive tract is still growing. Reflux usually goes away as a baby … In babies, this problem happens because the digestive tract is still growing. Reflux usually goes away as a baby …
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… to have poor dietary habits and take more medicines. Older adults also often have less muscular activity of the intestinal tract. This increases the time it takes for stool to move … Blood in the stool can come from anywhere in the digestive tract, such as the stomach or intestines. Depending on where …
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… history, especially of: liver disease prostate cancer infections urinary problems Before having surgery, tell your doctor or … especially of: liver disease prostate cancer infections urinary problems Before having surgery, tell your doctor or …
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… history, especially of: liver disease prostate cancer infections urinary problems Before having surgery, tell your doctor or … especially of: liver disease prostate cancer infections urinary problems Before having surgery, tell your doctor or …
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… it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Dehydration in babies and small children Babies and … to provide them with food and fluids. Dehydration in older adults Older adults have a greater chance of becoming dehydrated because …
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… early when you know you'll need to stop soon. Avoid distractions such as eating, listening to the radio, having … I want, when I want. So I took the driver course for older adults. I did okay. I passed. But I'm a careful driver. I … are more likely to crash than any other age group besides teenagers. And because older adults are more fragile, they …
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… Baby sleeps on the outside of the bed, instead of between adults. If there are two adults in the bed, ensure that baby sleeps on the outside of the bed, instead of between adults. Both adults need to be aware that baby is in the bed …
Medications
… muscle of the stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). This medication is a belladonna alkaloid. It belongs … and during exercise or other strenuous activity. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … muscle of the stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal tract). This medication is a belladonna alkaloid. It belongs …