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Iron drops after 6 months
My daughter is 7 months old . Should I give her iron drops ? I am giving vitamin D only. Any other medications is required
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At around weaning may get nutritional anaemia due to inadequate complimentary feeding.
Continue vit D.
Start iron at prophylactic dose...
Mention weight & have consultation to know dosing.
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Yes u should start iron drops as well
As children of this age group are prone to anemia
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