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… depend on your sex and what other health problems you have. Older adults are more likely to have side effects than younger … make some common problems worse. This happens most often in older adults. Medicines can make you fall or feel dizzy or …
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… medication. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … nail cutters, and avoid activities such as contact sports. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… that can increase your risk of depression include getting older, having a chronic health problem, and having a history … is no reason you can think of. Learn more Depression in Older Adults Postpartum Depression Substance Use and Mental Health …
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… the disease develops in children the same way it does in adults. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body's cells use … also makes a child more likely to get serious illnesses or infections. In the past, doctors believed that type 2 … Increased tiredness. Nausea. Blurred vision. Frequent infections and slow-healing wounds or sores. Learn more …
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… or sores . Children tend to have worse skin reactions than adults. Symptoms are more likely to occur: Between the … aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. … aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. …
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… Uses Voriconazole is used to treat a variety of fungal infections. It belongs to a class of drugs known as azole … your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, but in rare cases can also occur after some … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because … disease caused by infection with a virus. While most polio infections show no symptoms, others can result in paralysis …
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… smallpox immunization doesn't occur. All children and most adults in Canada and the U.S. today have a chance of getting … smallpox immunization doesn't occur. All children and most adults in Canada and the U.S. today have a chance of getting …
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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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… based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Older adults usually start with a lower dose to decrease the risk … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this …
