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Doubt about infant botulism

2019-05-17 00:03:57
Hi my child is 3 months old and we accidentally gave her honey with porridge after beginning of fourth month. Then read about infant botulism due to honey. It's one week since then she's feeding fine and pooping once in two days. As a precaution what can I do , please help
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Prevention is better than cure. Wait and watch...if any danger signs like fever, excessive crying, irritability, weakness Diarrhea, Vomitings Apnea and seizures etc.....show in local hospital
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wait and watch for Danger signs
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continue exclusive breast feeding till 6 months of age with doctor prescribed medication

Answered2019-05-17 04:33:35

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Exclusively breastfeed ur baby till 6 months of age....complementary feeding shd b started after 6 months of age, can be started a bit earlier in some situations with few food items but u have to discuss that with ur pediatrician...

Answered2019-05-17 01:49:43

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No she is fine no need to worry now

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