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… for free. The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: …
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… more information. This drug contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not take aspirin if … risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … more information. This drug contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not take aspirin if …
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… the effect of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be on urinary symptoms. This is called a "pessary test." If you … the effect of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be on urinary symptoms. This is called a "pessary test." If you …
Health topics
… loss with radiation to the head or neck. Another example is urinary problems if the lower belly is radiated. Most of … loss with radiation to the head or neck. Another example is urinary problems if the lower belly is radiated. Most of …
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… A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults. It is part of the normal aging process and may be … of what is thought of as taste is actually smell. Minor infections, such as a cold or flu. Cigarette smoking or the … of what is thought of as taste is actually smell. Minor infections, such as a cold or flu. Cigarette smoking or the …
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… has been abused, there are resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children … has been abused, there are resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children …
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… File #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults – Information on safe and accurate temperature taking …
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… to 5 days and symptoms can last as long as 2 weeks. Repeat infections are usually worse. People become more sensitive …
Medications
… dark urine) This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … (cannabis). Imatinib can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid … so your child's height and weight can be checked. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… after an organ transplant and in children/young adults being treated for certain bowel diseases (such as … for details. Azathioprine can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections …
