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Guardian of a 4 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

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What other vitamin supplements should we give? Is iron drops compulsory

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. it will be better to give iron and vitamin d supplement to your baby according to the medical advice A very good immunity in a healthy child will help in protecting from any infection for which you need to give perfect balanced diet to your child and give fresh fruits and vegetables along with dairy products. Avoid exposure to infection by avoiding crowded places and any individuals who were already infected maintaining proper hygiene and safety protocol is must... Avoiding iron deficiency by giving diet rich in iron for example spinach etc. Or iron supplements if required Apart from this you can get additional protection by vaccination against flu typhoid MMR chicken pox and hepatitis A according to the age of the child from time to time. You can also give syrup like bevon under medical guidance.

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi parents please avoid self medication if necessary please consult with your pediatrician please give easily digestible food like warm dal water moong water or rice starch with small quantity of spices and ghee you can give properly cooked rice and khichdi please give daily massage with Babyhug massage oil

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