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… similar facial injuries that occur in older children or adults. Young children are less likely to break a facial … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … that may quickly occur after a sudden illness or injury. Adults and older children often have several symptoms of …
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… generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, often damaged … generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, often damaged …
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… of the scalp may be caused by: Damage to the hair from infections. Cradle cap , an oily, yellow crusting on a … ). An allergic skin reaction ( contact dermatitis ). Viral infections, such as chickenpox and shingles . A skin … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… fatal. Pseudomonas bacteria can cause a number of serious infections, such as severe skin rashes, eye and ear … are not supervised, or while their supervisors are distracted, even for a moment. All hot tub and pools should … not in use. Children are at higher risk of overheating than adults. Keep small children, especially infants, out of hot …
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… and humid weather. Some people, especially teens and young adults, are more likely to get this rash. It does not spread … some cases. Athlete's Foot Fungal Nail Infections Pityriasis Alba Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard … some cases. Athlete's Foot Fungal Nail Infections Pityriasis Alba Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard …
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… for people at high risk of getting sick from pneumococcal infections including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and … The bacteria can cause serious and life-threatening infections of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), …
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… in air that an infected person breathed out. Older adults and people who have a long-term health condition, … in air that an infected person breathed out. Older adults and people who have a long-term health condition, …
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… may include first aid and using a brace, cast, harness, or traction. It may also include physiotherapy and medicines. … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … may include first aid and using a brace, cast, harness, or traction. It may also include physiotherapy and medicines. …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart … radiation therapy for cancer. Not having a spleen. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain …
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… are too hot, or when you are frightened. It's normal for teenagers to sweat more than they did when they were … are too hot, or when you are frightened. It's normal for teenagers to sweat more than they did when they were …