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… Hepatitis B vaccine does not protect you from other virus infections (such as HIV virus which causes AIDS; hepatitis … Antibody levels may be checked after the vaccine series. Older adults may not make as many antibodies to the vaccine. Talk …
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… is used to treat certain cancers (such as lung, biliary tract, liver). It works by helping your immune system fight … with donor cells Durvalumab can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid … is used to treat certain cancers (such as lung, biliary tract, liver). It works by helping your immune system fight …
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… Cloxacillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a type of penicillin … cloxacillin before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… of other kids or ignore them to make them feel left out. Older children and teens may gossip about peers or spread … They may learn to be aggressive by being around angry adults and peers. Non-aggressive children often don't want … lead to a more serious problem called conduct disorder . Older children and teens with conduct disorder may break …
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… Uses This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth … disease certain eye disorders (such as optic neuritis) Older adults may be at a greater risk for side effects while using …
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… Alcohol Diabetes and Constipation or Diarrhea Diabetes and Infections Diabetes Care Plan Diabetes Complications … of Blood Sugar Test Supplies Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult Diabetes: Checking Your Feet Diabetes: … 2 Diabetes: Can You Cure It? Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children Types of …
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… way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a good time to check for sores or … with blood flow can bathe more often if they want to. Older adults may only want a bed bath a few times each week. …
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… animal—there's a chance you can pick up an infection. Some infections can seem mild, but others can be quite serious. … or eat produce grown in contaminated water. Preventing infections Washing your hands well may be all you need to do … you can, avoid contact with things that can spread animal infections. Avoid touching animal feces or urine. Avoid …
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… can occur at any time of year. These upper respiratory infections (URIs) spread easily. Babies and young children … and how high can my child reach? What household objects attract my child's attention? What is my child learning to do … sun. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Older babies and children need to stay in the shade or cover …
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… teeth affect people between the ages of 15 and 25. People older than 30 usually don't have problems that require their … Wisdom teeth that cause problems should be removed, or extracted. This can be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon. … Wisdom teeth that cause problems should be removed, or extracted. This can be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon. …
