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… problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus … may not be fully protected by this vaccine. A vaccine for children younger than 7 years is available. Consult your … it. Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown, provide the …
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… decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped by allergy shots stop taking them after 3 to 5 years. But these children often continue to benefit from having received the … reactions (such as trouble breathing). What To Think About Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. …
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… a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, … and vomiting. Watch for dehydration , and treat it early. Signs of dehydration include being thirstier than usual and … and vomiting. Watch for dehydration , and treat it early. Signs of dehydration include being thirstier than usual and …
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… products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed … tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or …
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… products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed … tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or …
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… in any category can have severe asthma attacks. Asthma in children younger than age 6 can be hard to diagnose. And its symptoms may be different from asthma in older children or adults. Intermittent asthma Asthma is considered … those of intermittent asthma. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Asthma: Taking …
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… be part of your shared goals. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Citations … update: Diagnosis and management of asthma in preschoolers, children and adults. Canadian Journal of Respiratory, … update: Diagnosis and management of asthma in preschoolers, children and adults. Canadian Journal of Respiratory, …
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… of fluid if you have a fever or infection. Limit alcohol. Children should keep a water bottle with them during school, … in your blood. This may cause red blood cells to sickle. Children can exercise and play normally if they: Stay … wind, and water can trigger a sickle cell crisis. Dress children in warm layers of clothing for cold-weather …
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… feel like you can't take a deep breath (chest tightness). Children with chest tightness may complain of a stomach … smoke. Ask people not to smoke in your house. This helps children, too, since exposing young children to second-hand tobacco smoke makes them more likely …
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… mittens or cotton socks on the hands of babies and young children to prevent scratching. Over-the-counter medicines … may prescribe a stronger cream. Don't use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Don't use it in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you …
