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Blood count
How to do blood count for children who are under 2yrs below. Can I give iron syrup. Shall i take her to blood test
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
If needed, you must do blood test.
No harm in taking iron supplements
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
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11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Is there any specific reason why you want a blood test ? If everything is good with child you can give iron syrup for 3 months as prophylaxis and stop
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