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… On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who fall once are 2 to 3 times more likely to …
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… travel a lot. Children from 5 to 12 years old, women, and older adults get motion sickness more than others do. It's rare in … and Vertigo Labyrinthitis Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Travel Health Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… side effects, including: white patches on tongue/in mouth signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go … develop unusual/extreme tiredness or weight loss. Carry a warning card or medical ID bracelet that says you use (or … or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. In adults, this medication can increase the risk of bone loss …
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… these areas. How is the vaccine given? Traveller’s diarrhea Adults and children 2 years of age and older are given 2 doses of the vaccine to take at home by … with you in your travels may be a challenge. Cholera Adults and children over 6 years of age are given 2 doses of …
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… changes (including severe depression, thoughts of suicide) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the … changes (including severe depression, thoughts of suicide) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of …
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… diagnose. And its symptoms may be different from asthma in older children or adults. Intermittent asthma Asthma is considered … diagnose. And its symptoms may be different from asthma in older children or adults. Intermittent asthma Asthma is …
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… kids should be taking 16,500 steps in a day, while healthy, older adults should be aiming for 6000 to 8500 steps. People with … 3500 to 5000 steps and frail, elderly and chronically ill adults might only tackle a few steps at a time. An excellent …
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… tubes are shorter and more easily blocked than the tubes in older children and adults. What are the symptoms? Blocked eustachian tubes can … tubes are shorter and more easily blocked than the tubes in older children and adults. What are the symptoms? Blocked …
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… it? Most hip fractures are caused by falls. As you get older, your bones naturally lose some strength and are more … likely to break, even from a minor fall. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or … Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older Osteoporosis Citations Health Canada …
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… make more antibodies after getting the vaccine than older teens or adults. This provides long-lasting protection against HPV … the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened immune systems need 3 …
