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Infectious mononucleosis is a contagious illness. It’s common in teens and young adults ... . Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) in Teens and Young Adults What is infectious mononucleosis in teens and

. What causes roseola? Roseola is most often caused by a virus in the human herpes virus family. It is ... condition called Reye syndrome. Give your child an anti-itch medicine (antihistamine) if the rash is ... ;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;Exanthema Subitum;Roseola Infantum;Sixth Disease;89543

*Cancer Prevention Teen Young Adult ... There are simple steps you can take now as a teen or young adult to reduce your risk of getting ... cancer. These habits will also help you be your healthiest self. For Teens and Young Adults: Cancer

, and young adults: MenACWY and MenB. Meningococcal Vaccine for Teens Meningococcal vaccine is a ... 16 years old. Teens and young adults age 16 through 23 years may choose to get a MenB vaccine after ... meningococcal conjugate vaccine;meningitis;meningococcal disease;bacterial infection;vaccines;preventive medicine;adolescent health;75;MenB;MenACWY

sometimes infects teens and young adults who live in close contact with one another. Which type of ... for complications are very young children, elderly adults, and anyone with a chronic health problem ... vaccines; immunization; adolescence; preventiive medicine; hepatitis A; booster vaccines; influenza; flu vaccine;

(MODY) is a group of different types of inherited diabetes. They occur in teens and young adults ... , and weight loss. You may need to take medicine by mouth (oral) or as a shot. Gestational ... diabetes;type 1 diabetes;type 2 diabetes;gestational diabetes;maturity-onset diabetes in the young;mody

*Ankylosing Spondylitis Adult ... family had it. Ankylosing Spondylitis in Adults Arthritis is a disease that affects your joints ... Young and old people can develop AS. But it’s more common in people ages 17 to 35. Men are

your heart health. Young adults can develop heart problems, too. The rise in obesity and diabetes at ... need to know about heart problems in young adults. High blood pressure Blood pressure tends to

affected, but the illness also occurs in teens and young adults, with fewer cases in adults over age ... at risk for meningococcal infection? Children and teens/young adults are more at risk for a

*West Nile Virus ... West Nile virus is an illness that mainly affects birds. But an infected mosquito can spread ... , diagnosis, and treatment. West Nile Virus What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is an illness ... 89207;west nile virus;virus, west nile;west nile virus, spread;west nile virus, symptoms;west nile ... virus, diagnosis;west nile virus, treatment;west nile virus, prevention

What is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist ... sports medicine specialist These specialists treat common sports injuries in young athletes. These ... A pediatric sports medicine specialist is a healthcare provider who helps children with ... sports injuries;sports medicine;pediatric sports medicine;medical specialty;44

Depression and Older Adults: Know the Signs ... Depression in older adults is often not diagnosed. That's because of stereotypes that family, caregivers ... moderate to severe depression often need antidepressant medicine. To protect older adults against

Understanding Prescription Medicine Addiction ... from someone else. The number of teens and young adults ages 12 to 25 who abuse prescription ... or who have abused prescription medicines in the past. Young people are also at risk. According to

*West Nile Virus ... Understanding West Nile Virus ... The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds ... , mosquitoes, horses, and some other mammals. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite ... West Nile Virus;p08120

child's healthcare provider about how much and when to give the medicine. Don’t give your child ... your child any over-the-counter medicines, especially if it's the first time your child will be ... ;children;childhood;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;tonsils;Adenoidectomy

serious problem. Nosebleeds in the front part of the nose are the more common in young children and ... medicines Injury to the nose Abnormal tissue growths such as polyps How are nosebleeds ... ;childhood;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;nose picking;Epistaxis;Nose Bleed;Nose Bleeds;Nosebleed

. They may run in families. Breath-holding spells are involuntary. This means that your child is not ... ;childhood;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;crying;screaming;child faints

provider may recommend: Medicines such as antibiotic or antiseptic (acetic acid) ear drops or a pain ... reliever that is put in the ear. Antibiotic medicine taken by mouth (orally) is not recommended ... ;childhood;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;otitis externa;Otitis Externas;external ear infection, child

child’s healthcare provider may suggest giving children’s strength over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to ... help relieve fever or discomfort. Note: Don’t give OTC cough and cold medicines to a child younger ... ;childhood;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;slapped cheek disease;Erythema Infectiosum;Fifth Disease

. Give ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You can give your child this over-the-counter medicine. It can help ... ;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;Musculoskeletal Development;Musculoskeletal