Question 1

what occurs if we stopped vaccinating infants, toddlers, and children?

Accepted Answer

Illness,injury,death: If you want to turn back the clock to the 1700's we can certainly witness the return of whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria and polio within ten years. The frequency of bacterial meningitis will skyrocket along with the brain damage seen even with treatment. Ben franklin was initially skeptical of that newfangled cowpox vaccine but regretted not giving it to his son who died of smallpox.

Question 2

what are the health issues caused by air pollution in infants and toddlers?

Accepted Answer

See site below: http://www.environment.ucla.edu/reportcard/article1700.html

Very good explanation!

Question 3

can infants & toddlers get diarhea or catch cold if they are not warmely dressed during winter time?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Infants &amp; toddlers can catch colds &amp; Diarrhoea at any time because they have decreased resistance from lack of antibodies. These develop gradually over first 5-6 years. Viruses &amp; other organisms abound around children esp if they are in day care centers or play school. Cold &amp;not dressing warm may become a trigger/ stress for these organisms to cause problems. Regular vaccines help resistance.

Question 4

do infants require fewer calories than toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Typically infants require less calories than toddlers. The amount of calories required is based on their physical activity and weight. Typically a toddler is more active than an infant and they are heavier. Thus they rquire more calories than an infant.

Question 5

does anyone know anything about serenite jr from native remedies?it says is natural aid to help sleep infants and toddlers and its safe any informatio

Accepted Answer

OK: It's OK...nothing more than 2 herbs, chamomile and passion flower. You can probably buy these in capsule or tea form for far less than the $39.95 they are charging. Just have to be correct with the dosage for infants.

Question 6

my 9 month old has been sitting up on his own since ~6 months, but since about 7 he mostly just does w - sitting. i hear this is a concern for toddlers, but what about infants? should i move him out of it when i see it? does he need to be evaluated?

Accepted Answer

No: Let him be. It can lead to persistent in-toeing (pigeon toed)after they learn to walk, but this is seldom a problem until the 2nd year if then.

Question 7

is zyrtec (cetirizine) safe to give to toddlers and infants?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safer to give your child zyrtec (cetirizine). Please follow the dosage instruction in the bottle.

Question 8

does the the immunizations infants and toddlers have been receiving might contribute to their resistance to covid 19?

Accepted Answer

No : Immunity antibodies created by vaccines are selective to the disease they are designed to fight off. It is apparent from most studies that kids have fared much better with covid-19 than they do to flu. Some data suggests as many as 50% or more may get the disease but never have symptoms. Variation of effect by age/gender or ethnicity are features of some diseases.

Question 9

hubby small avm ruptured-caused diplopia. 3 neurosurgeons haven't linked infant spinal meningitis & plan radiosurgery . should spinal tap been given?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: There is not likely a relationship between the remote episode of meningitis and the avm. Hope he does well.

Question 10

my infant did not get the first dose of the hep b vaccine at birth. we plan to get all other vaccines on schedule at 2 months - would it be okay to delay hep b until later, like once he is one year so one less shot at 2mo? he shouldnt have any risk?

Accepted Answer

: I would not delay it at all. The kids are just as pissed and recover as fast with one shot or 5. Delaying this or any vaccine to follow the suggestions of celebrities makes no scientific sense and keeps kids at risk. You have no idea what risky encounters will occur in a kids life. You plan for the worst &amp; hope for the best.

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Does anyone know anything about serenite jr from native remedies?it says is natural aid to help sleep infants and toddlers and its safe any informatio

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My 9 month old has been sitting up on his own since ~6 months, but since about 7 he mostly just does w - sitting. i hear this is a concern for toddlers, but what about infants? should i move him out of it when i see it? does he need to be evaluated?

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Is zyrtec (cetirizine) safe to give to toddlers and infants?

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Does the the immunizations infants and toddlers have been receiving might contribute to their resistance to covid 19?

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Hubby small avm ruptured-caused diplopia. 3 neurosurgeons haven't linked infant spinal meningitis & plan radiosurgery . should spinal tap been given?

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My infant did not get the first dose of the hep b vaccine at birth. we plan to get all other vaccines on schedule at 2 months - would it be okay to delay hep b until later, like once he is one year so one less shot at 2mo? he shouldnt have any risk?

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