Paediatrics - Chest

Health Q&A
Gap required between MCV vaccine

My baby took two MCV (meningococcal) Vaccines with gap 2 months 10 days (Age - 10 months and 12 months). Later I heard the gap should be 3 months. I am a bit worried if the vaccine will not work for my baby or if there is any side effects. Please suggest.

Regarding water after 6 months for baby

How can I give water to my daughter with taal mishri or simple boiled water?? And what food should I give her now??? Mango and  watermelons are safe for baby?

EBF baby +ve Reducing Substance Stool

My baby has suddenly started passing stool 6–7+ times a day and its been more than 2 weeks. Stool test shows pH 6 (acidic) and reducing substances - present. He is 4.5 month old and on exclusively breastfed. Doctor has suggested introducing formula milk, but I’m considering taking a second opinion first.

My baby is 4 month old and mucus stool

My baby is 4 month old and he and been on similac total comfort but due to continuous motion doctor changed to soy protein formula and after it got settled,but now I am using GG germia drops for 2 weeks before I start normal formula feed again ,but since 10 days i could see he has lots of mucus in stool in between small poops in stool and today got High fever of 102 , and stool frequency is 2 times a day , suggest me why this happening what should I do .

New born baby

My baby is 5 weeks old. He is grunting all day unable to sleep. His face turns red and cries all time passing gas . Cannot see him suffer. He only sleeps in arms all day and night. We tried many times to place him in crib or bed he doesn't sleep at all. This all happening because of continue grunting, farting, struggling 24hrs . Not sure what is the solution. How to stop his pain.

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Doctors
Dr. Louis Robert Polster - Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Louis Robert Polster Adolescent Medicine Physician (Medical School, Undergraduate, Medical degree, DO, Medical Education, Graduated) 58 years experience Eastglen Pediatrics Inc
Columbus 43213, COLUMBUS
Dr. Darryl Andrew Robbins - Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Darryl Andrew Robbins Adolescent Medicine Physician (Medical Education, Medical degree, DO) 55 years experience Lorna F Donovan Md
Columbus 43230, COLUMBUS
Dr. William Joseph Barson - Pediatrician
Dr. William Joseph Barson Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, B.S., M.D., M.S.) 52 years experience Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus 43205, COLUMBUS
Dr. Michael Thomas Brady - Pediatrician
Dr. Michael Thomas Brady Pediatrician (Medical School, Residency, Residency in Pediatrics, Fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Medical degree, DO, Post-graduate Training in Pediatrics, Fellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric residency - Pediatrics, Internship, Transitional Year, Pre-medical) 49 years experience The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Weinland Park, COLUMBUS
Dr. Jose  Vargas - Pediatrician
Dr. Jose Vargas Pediatrician (Medical School, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Pediatrics, Class of 1980) 46 years experience Eastland Primary Care
Columbus 43232, COLUMBUS