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When should adolescents and adults be vaccinated?

Pertussis FAQ – the disease the vaccine and the treatm...
Because protection from the childhood vaccine decreases over time, the CDC recommends a single booster vaccine, Tdap, to extend protection against pertussis, as well as tetanus and diphtheria. The CDC also recommends the Tdap booster to protect teens between 11 and 18 years. Vaccination with a booster is also important for healthcare workers in contact with babies under 12 months.
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Why should we treat adolescents differently than adults?

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In natural history studies of adolescents with newly acquired HPV infection, the average length of detectable HPV is 13 months. In most adolescent patients with an intact immune system, an HPV infection will resolve within 24 months. Further evidence that the HPV infection will resolve without treatment comes from the high rates of resolution of CIN 1 and CIN 2, 70% and 50% respectively.
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How important is it for adults to be vaccinated against chickenpox?

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Compared to children, adolescents and adults are at increased risk for more severe disease from chickenpox. All healthy adults should be assessed for immunity to chickenpox, and those who do not have evidence of immunity should be vaccinated. Adults without immunity who might be at increased risk for exposure or transmission should receive special consideration for vaccination. These include: Persons who live or work in environments in which chickenpox transmission is likely (e.g.
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Why do adolescents need more vitamins than adults?

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The adolescent growth spurt marks a time when the body requires both more energy (Calories) and a greater quantity of essential vitamins and minerals. However, erratic eating habits, snacking, meal-skipping, eating an excessive amount of "junk" food, unsupervised dieting, or developing an eating disorder may prevent some teens from reaching this nutritional goal. If an adolescent eats a balanced diet, vitamin supplements are not needed.
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Do you see children, adolescents, adults, or couples?

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My practice is a general practice and I see school-age children, parents, adolescents, adults, and couples. After I assess what your situation is, I will tell you if I think the concerns fall outside my area of expertise and will give you referral information for specialists. However, my background includes working with various ages and concerns. Much of my time is spent working with relationship issues, parenting concerns, abuse/neglect, trauma reactions, depression, anxiety, bipolar, and OCD.
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Who should not be vaccinated?

Vaccines: VPD-VAC/Rotavirus/Vaccine FAQs
Your healthcare provider is the best source of information on the benefits and risks of vaccines. Before your child receives a dose of any vaccine, discuss with your healthcare provider any health problems that your child may have and any medications that your child is currently taking or has been prescribed. Also, discuss any concerns you might have about vaccination.
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Are adolescents suicidal?

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We lose 5000 adolescents a year to suicide. For every 1 that succeeds, 150 attempt. 1 in 4 adolescents thinks that suicide is a viable alternative.
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Do overweight children and adolescents become obese adults?

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Studies have shown that the risk of an overweight child or adolescent becoming an obese adult increases as the age of the child or adolescent increases. Children who are overweight have a 30% chance of becoming obese adults. Adolescents who are overweight have a 75% chance of becoming obese adults. According to the 2003-2004 NHANES, there is an estimated 30% of adults who are obese (BMI > 30 kg/m2).
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Is treatment of obesity in children and adolescents different from that of adults?

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Obesity prevalence in children is increasing at an alarming rate. Treatment of children and adolescents differs from the approach in adults in several ways. The goal of treatment in children may sometimes be to keep weight stable and allow the child to "grow into" their weight. Surgery is rarely an option for children or adolescents unless it is deemed to be life saving.
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What is the difference between Earobics Step 2 and Earobics 1 for Adolescents and Adults?

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Earobics Step 2 is designed for children who are 7 to 11 years old. Earobics 1 for Adolescents and Adults is designed for students over 11 years of age and adults. The Adolescents and Adults version targets the same set of skills that are presented in the original Earobics Step 1, however, the game-play is designed to be appealing to older students and adults.
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How can we lobby to increase the level of spending in mental health for both adolescents and adults?

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Professor Ian Hickie: We need everyone to write to their federal member of parliament. Until federal parliamentarians take the issue seriously, we will not attract more support. Professor Ian Hickie: If you have a family doctor, go and discuss the issue with him or her. If you don't have a doctor, get more information about depression from the beyondblue website and then think about contacting a family doctor in your area.
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What if somebody has already been vaccinated?

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Immunity from smallpox vaccination decreases with the passage of time. Past experience indicates that the first dose of the vaccine offers protection from smallpox for three to five years, with decreasing immunity thereafter. If a person is vaccinated again later, immunity lasts longer. A report from Europe suggests that people vaccinated 10 or 20 or more years ago have enough immunity to lessen their chance of death if infected.
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Who should be vaccinated against anthrax?

CDC Anthrax Q & A
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended anthrax vaccination for the following groups: Persons who work with imported animal hides or furs in areas where standards are insufficient to prevent exposure to anthrax spores. Persons who handle potentially infected animal products in high-incidence areas; while incidence is low in the United States, veterinarians who travel to work in other countries where incidence is higher should consider being vaccinated.
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To be most effective, the HPV vaccine should be given before a female becomes sexually active and in a series of 3 doses within 6 months. girls ages 13 to 18 girls ages 13 to 18 who have not yet started the vaccine series or who have started but have not completed the series should be vaccinated.
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No. The vaccine against Lyme-borreliosis, which once was available in the USA, has been removed from the market since. If the joints have been affected, the disease may have slightly damaged the surface of the joint. After the bacteria has been killed by antibiotics, the process of inflammation should decrease and eventually disappear. If joint damage did occur, the joint recovery might take a long time.
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Should I get vaccinated against smallpox?

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No. Vaccination is currently not recommended, and the vaccine is not available to healthcare providers or the public. In the unlikely chance a case of smallpox is detected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an emergency supply of vaccine to treat 15 million people. Unlike many vaccines, which take weeks or months to be effective, the vaccine for smallpox is effective if given 2-3 days after exposure and can prevent a fatal outcome even when given 4-5 days after exposure.
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Who should consider being vaccinated?

Meningitis FAQ
Freshmen college students, particularly those living in dormitories or residence halls, who elect to decrease their risk for meningococcal meningitis Undergraduate students 25 years of age or younger who request vaccination in order to decrease their risk for disease and are not pregnant Students with medical conditions that compromise immunity (e.g., HIV, absent spleen, antibody deficiency)
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Do you treat adolescents?

MHMG--FAQ's Murray Hill Medical Group, PC
Our practice is devoted to the treatment of adults. Some of our doctors treat patients as young as sixteen.
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How do I spot depression in adolescents and children?

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Irritability, anger, and even violence are signs of depression in adolescents. They may also become oppositional and defiant. They may also become withdrawn, sad, and isolated.
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Can Adults benefit?

ADD Centre Web Site: FAQ
YES. ADD symptoms do not necessarily go away as a person gets older. Adults can also benefit from neurofeedback training to the same extent as children. They can achieve long term improvement in attention span, impulse control, reading, listening skills, and time management. In addition, many adults also want assistance with stress and tension. For decreasing tension, neurofeedback of the brain waves can be combined with biofeedback.
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Is this program for adults only?

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Depending on the maturity level of the young adult, they may be eligible to workout in the adult boot camp as long as a guardian is in the program too. We encourage parents to workout with their children. It is a great bonding experience!
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Do you ever have adults available?

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Yes, occasionally we have a retired adults available, usually a younger retired show cat. When we have these cats available they will be listed on our page CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, and they are also placed into homes at reduced rates. This is an excellent way for someone on a budget to adopt a truly lovely Birman, when we have them available. BACK TO TOP
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Do you only treat adults?

VALLEY PODIATRY GROUP: Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our practice is not limited to only adult patients. We treat people of all ages who are in need of podiatric care. There are a wide range of problems that are specific to children which we can treat.
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