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What are the best way to prevent lung infection in my child at day care?
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Good immunity: Smoking children susceptible to lung diseases. Most of the uri's are airborn, chidren should train to cover mouth and nose while coughing/ snezing, wash hands properly, dispose of contaminated tissues/ towels.
Answered 8/27/2012
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See below: Your child should have a flu vaccine. And practicing of good hygiene.
Answered 4/16/2013
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