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Hi docs, do you think it's bad to put vicks vapor rub on my one month old baby?

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I'd avoid it: Vicks is an aromatic rub that some find pleasing during respiratory illness.I find that the aroma causes increasing nasal congestion in infants and don't recommend it under the age of 3 years.

Dr Colegrove and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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