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*Moving to Adult Care Teen ... pediatrician) to one who treats adults (an adult healthcare provider). So it’s helpful to start taking ... an active role in your care now. For Teens: Transitioning from a Pediatrician to an Adult Care ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

All adults starting at age 45 and adults with no symptoms at any age who are overweight or obese ... All adults At routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your blood ... women's health; health screenings; screening tests; immunizations; preventive medicine;

discussion. Screening Who needs it How often Alcohol misuse All adults At ... routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your blood pressure is normal ... screening tests;preventive medicine;immunizations;men's health

All adults At routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your blood ... every 5 years Obesity All adults At routine exams Prostate cancer Starting at age 45 ... screening tests; immunizations; men's health; routine screening; preventive medicine;

Immunizations aren't just for kids. Adults need them too. Find out which ones you need to ... 2 diabetes or prediabetes All adults starting at age 35 and adults without symptoms at any age ... women5064;women's health;preventive medicine;preventive exam;screening tests;wellness exam;health screening

external defibrillator) Adult CPR with breaths Hands-only CPR, also called chest compression ... -only CPR and using an AED How to help a choking adult, child, or baby CPR refresher Babysitter or caregiver courses ... emergency medicine;heart attack;CPR;4542

about your care Screening Who needs it How often Alcohol misuse All adults ... At routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your blood pressure is ... screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

6. Adults need a booster for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years. You didn't answer this ... increasing number of whooping cough (pertussis) cases in adults, these vaccines protect against pertussis ... immunization; vaccines; vaccination; infectious disease; preventive medicine;

How often Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes All adults starting at age 35 and adults without ... diabetes At least every 3 years Alcohol use or misuse All adults At routine exams ... women65plus;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;wellness exam;health counseling

percent of your personal best. To help you stay in the green zone, take your daily medicines--preventive ... medicines and start taking your quick-relief medicines, as written in your plan. Doing so can help you get ... asthma; asthma action plan; asthma triggers; inhaler; peak flow meter; inhaled medicine

Sports Medicine Specialists ... Sports medicine healthcare providers have special training to restore function to injured ... and injury in active people. What Is Sports Medicine? If your child is injured while doing ... sports;sports medicine;sports injuries;athletic injuries;19

*Circumcision Adult ... head of the penis. Read on to learn more about adult circumcision and how it's done. Adult ... more about adult circumcision and how it’s done. Before the procedure Tell your healthcare ... 40458;adult circumcision;circumcision, adult;circumcision, adult, preparation;circumcision, adult, during;circumcision, adult, after

Yourself: Adult Immunizations Find out what you know about getting immunized by taking this quiz ... 2. You should get a polio booster as an adult if you travel to countries where polio is still ... immunization; vaccines; vaccination; adult immunization; influenza; pneumonia; tetanus; diphtheria ... ; booster vaccines; hepatitis A; measles; mumps; rubella; MMR; travel medicine;

Prescription and OTC Medicines: Use Them Wisely ... ever. A survey found that 4 out of 5 adults in the U.S. take at least one medicine each week. More ... than 1 in 3 adults takes five or more medicines. That’s no surprise when you think of what medicines

, and young adults: MenACWY and MenB. Meningococcal Vaccine for Teens Meningococcal vaccine is a ... adults. It’s also more common in people who have a very weak immune system, are sexually active with ... meningococcal conjugate vaccine;meningitis;meningococcal disease;bacterial infection;vaccines;preventive medicine;adolescent health;75;MenB;MenACWY

What is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist ... A pediatric sports medicine specialist is a healthcare provider who helps children with ... injuries caused during sports or athletic activities. The Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist A ... sports injuries;sports medicine;pediatric sports medicine;medical specialty;44

a heart murmur occurs, and when it’s a cause for concern. Heart Murmurs in Adults A heart murmur ... . But a new murmur can also be a sign of a new problem. Usually, a new murmur in an adult comes from

ED UPPER RESP INFECTION, No Antibiotic Treatment (Adult) ... ED URI, No Antibiotic Treatment (Adult) ... viral infection. This is not treated with antibiotics. Bronchitis, No Antibiotics (Adult ... with antibiotic medicine. Instead, medicines may be given to help relieve symptoms. Symptoms can last ... 115813en;bronchitis, viral, adult, no antibiotics;adult bronchitis, viral, no antibiotic;adult ... viral bronchitis, no antibiotic;viral bronchitis, adult, no antibiotic;viral bronchitis, adult;adult

about your care. Screening Who needs it How often Alcohol misuse All adults ... At routine exams Blood pressure All adults Yearly checkup if your blood pressure is ... women's health;health screening;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;women1839;health counseling

. Set a good example for your adult kids. Don't abuse drugs or take unnecessary medicines. Use ... medicine use and availability. Communication is key, even when your adult child is in college. ... 23617;students;college;medicine abuse;pharmaceutical abuse;adderall;ritalin;adhd