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All children younger than 12 years of age should ride in the back seat of the car. This is safer if there is a crash. If the child is not big enough to fit into a safety belt, he or she should use a child safety seat or a booster seat. You will need to change the seat as your child grows. If you are a grandparent, and you transport children, this pertains to you also. Click here to read more...
By Alan Peterson, M.D.
Older people who fall can hurt themselves badly. Injuries from a fall can range from bruises and cuts to more serious problems like a broken hip or lacerations that need suturing. Falls may help keep an older person from living alone. Some older people may not do certain things because they are afraid of falling.
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By Alan Peterson, M.D.
Older people who fall can hurt themselves badly. Injuries from a fall can range from bruises and cuts to more serious problems like a broken hip or lacerations that need suturing. Falls may help keep an older person from living alone. Some older people may not do certain things because they are afraid of falling.
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A lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bladder infection or cystitis caused by germs. If you have a UTI, it may hurt to go to the bathroom and you may have to go more than usual. Bladder infections are found most often in young women.
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