OrganizedWisdom Health - Teen Health

How Common Is Teen Bed Wetting

Tbingel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:59:19 GMT

According to research, one out of every fifty teenagers wet the bed. Bed wetting is much more common in teenage boys than teenage girls.

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Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Schedule

CatherIN — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:21 GMT

The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is typically recommended to be given to children and adolescents who are eleven to twelve years of age as part of a routine vaccination schedule. If it is not given at this time, it is recommended to be given between the ages of thirteen and eighteen years. This vaccine is also recommended for individuals at high risk of exposure to meningococcal disease such as college students, international travelers, household contacts, and laboratory workers. The MCV4 (ddMenactra) version of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine is preferred for those between the ages of two and fifty-five years.

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MMR Vaccine Benefits

CatherIN — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:03:01 GMT

The MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. For some people, measles, mumps, or rubella can lead to serious complications.

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How to Cope With Crohn's Disease as a Teen

KenyottaE — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:56:08 GMT

It can be difficult for a teenager with Crohn's disease to cope with having the disease. One of the first steps in learning how to cope with Crohn's disease is to take responsibility for your own health care.

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Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine

CatherIN — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:11:38 GMT

The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is used to prevent infections caused by the meningococcal bacteria, such as meningococcal meningitis. This vaccine may be used in people between the ages of two and fifty-five.

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Attention Deficit Disorder and Studying

Jillian884 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:33:53 GMT

Attention deficit disorder can impact the ability to focus and pay attention. Some tips to help with studying include having a study area that is as free of distractions and clutter as possible, have only the material and books you need, write down a goal for the study session, do the most important studying first, do short study sessions with breaks, alternate subjects, and read out loud to increase comprehension.

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Alcohol and Attention Deficit Disorder

SScroggins — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:46:02 GMT

Studies indicate that patients with attention deficit disorder (ADD) are at a higher risk of developing substance abuse problems with drugs or alcohol. Researchers believe the evidence found in the study should highlight the importance of preventing habit-forming illnesses in ADD/ADHD patients.

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DTaP Vaccine

CatherIN — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:41:40 GMT

The DTaP vaccine is given to protect against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. The difference between it and the DTP vaccine is the DTaP contains only acellular pertussis vaccine. It is believed the acellular pertussis vaccine is probably less likely to cause the more severe reactions that may possibly occur from the pertussis vaccination.

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Td Vaccine

CatherIN — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:40:40 GMT

The Td vaccine is given to help protect against tetanus and diphtheria. This vaccine may be used for adults and children who are at least seven years old.

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IPV Vaccine

CatherIN — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:39:47 GMT

The IPV vaccine is used to protect against polio. The polio virus used for this vaccine is dead, so it cannot cause polio. The IPV vaccination is a shot that is given in the arm or leg.

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