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Deworming
Hello my 15 month old baby is premature bourn baby he so thin and doesn't like to eat much,and we didn't give him anything for deworming plz suggest what does we can give him ,should we deworm him ?
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Every child should be dewormed every six monthly after the age of 1 year..
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can consult online if still doesn't eat well after deworming
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u may deworm...but usually that is not the cause for child not eating well.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Deworming is only after 2 years of age. Not now
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Dr. Kaarthikeyani.S.S
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi routine deworming is not advised below 2years of age.
Pls mention his weight and height and what week of gestation he was born.
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Give calorie dense feeds if he eats small portions of food
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Consult for complementary feeding advise if ur doubtful
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