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… of any age. But it's most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults. Dehydration in babies and small children Babies and small children have a greater chance of becoming dehydrated . …
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… tests correctly find most—but not all—cases of Down syndrome . But they sometimes show a chance of a problem … doctor estimate the chance that your baby may have Down syndrome , neural tube defects , or certain rare genetic … But diagnostic tests have a small risk of causing a miscarriage . The Society of Obstetricians and …
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… with severe chronic pain who have: Failed back surgery syndrome . Severe nerve-related pain or numbness. Chronic pain syndromes, such as complex regional pain syndrome . Electrical nerve stimulation may be used for …
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… bleeding) when used at the same time as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as indomethacin, … due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, drink plenty of fluids unless … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… bleeding) when used at the same time as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as indomethacin, … due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, drink plenty of fluids unless … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or … after getting an influenza vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting an influenza … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …
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… there are symptoms of unexplained or repeated infections in children. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or have unprotected sex before you have finished … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) …
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… double vision occurs in both eyes, the cause is usually eye misalignment. Double vision in one eye only is usually … The most common causes are nearsightedness (myopia) in children and teens and presbyopia in people of about age 40, … in parts of the eye, such as macular degeneration . Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), which occurs when the …
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… surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and young children . The front and back of the head and neck are 21% … surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and …
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… more in our topics for parents, such as: Healthy Eating for Children . Protecting Your Child From Infections . … Ages 8 to 14 Months Reducing Biting in Teething Babies Reye Syndrome Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula Self-Esteem, … Ages 8 to 14 Months Reducing Biting in Teething Babies Reye Syndrome Safe Water for Mixing Infant Formula Self-Esteem, …
