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2024-05-14 13:30:10
Can I use antibiotics for my 3-month-old baby? How long can they be taken? My baby has a fever, and the doctor prescribed 2ml of antibiotics (cefixime)  twice a day. Is it okay to use?"
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If ur pediatrician prescibed after examination of child and if infection thr means use

Answered2024-05-18 11:38:57

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Do blood report

Answered2024-05-16 11:17:11

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Do blood tests prior.

Answered2024-05-14 16:21:34

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Preferably not before confirming the infection. So test are important.

Answered2024-05-14 13:31:47

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