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, 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

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

sometimes infects teens and young adults who live in close contact with one another. Which type of ... Meningitis strikes people of all ages, from babies to elderly adults. But meningococcal meningitis ... vaccines; immunization; adolescence; preventiive medicine; hepatitis A; booster vaccines; influenza; flu vaccine;

*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

*ALL Tx ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

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 ... Nile virus occurs all over the U.S. But most mosquitoes don't carry the virus. And most people who ... West Nile virus is an illness that mainly affects birds. But an infected mosquito can spread ... 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

*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

(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

*West Nile Virus ... Understanding West Nile Virus ... unknown. Not all organ donors are tested for West Nile virus. All blood is screened for the virus ... The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds ... West Nile Virus;p08120

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

deviation (SD) is the difference between your BMD and that of the healthy young adults. This result is ... -1) of the young adult mean indicates normal bone density. A T-score of 1.1 to 2.4 SD below the

younger than 6 months of age or in children who are dehydrated or vomiting all of the time. Ask your ... child's healthcare provider about how much and when to give the medicine. Don’t give your child ... ;children;childhood;teen;teens;teenager;teenagers;young adult;young adults;tonsils;Adenoidectomy

adults through age 26 if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger. Teens and young adults ... 6. Adults need a booster for tetanus and diphtheria every 10 years. You didn't answer this ... immunization; vaccines; vaccination; infectious disease; preventive medicine;

, and pertussis (Tdap) as a preteen or teen should get this booster. All adults should get a tetanus ... illness. It mainly affects babies and young children, but adults can also get it. It starts

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

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

game or fraternity party an excuse to drink all weekend. Binge Drinking Dangers for Young ... People For millions of young adults in this country, the weekend will pass in an alcoholic blur ... binge drinking;binge drinking negative consequences;young adults binge drinking;children binge ... drinking;dangerous binge drinking;binge drinking dangers;young people binge drinking;risks of binge drinking;1424

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