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Deworming in babies
Is it compulsory to give deworming medicine to babies older than 2yrs? Since my child did not have any problem till now so didn't give any medicine not did doctor say to give till now. But many friends are saying they gave deworming medicine after 2yrs. Is it compulsory?
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Hello, it’s better to deworm the children once in every 6 months.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
child should be deworming regularly to remove the intestinal worms.
Not deworming can cause malnutrition, intestinal perforation..
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consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! Yes deworming shld b done frm 1 yr to till 5yrs of age . Evry 6 mnths it shld b given
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