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Deworming for baby
We haven't given deworming medicine for our baby boy who is 2.6 years old. Can we start now? What is the duration?
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Yes you can start . repeat after
every 6 months
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Yes you can start now , and it is advised to repeat it every 6monthly once.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes you can start now
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Yes you can start
We recommend deworming your child every 6 monthly till 5 years of age.
If your child has symptoms of worm infestation, then dosage changes
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Consult with pediatrician for dosage
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Give the dose at night
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
You can give the medicine for dewormingAnd Have to repeat every six monthly up to the age of the five years.
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