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What are some good precautions to keep newborn from getting flu?
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Isolation: The flu is highly contagious . Babies under 6 months cannot be vaccinated therefore isolation or decreasing the babies contact particularly with other children is very important. Also the caretakers (parents etc.) should be vaccinated for flu.
Answered 1/1/2015
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