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Why is my 16-month-old baby constantly sick?
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Recurrent infections: Infants and young children may get recurrent viral illnesses especially if attending day care or has school going sibling. Uncontrolled allergies can cause recurrent ear/ sinus infections. If serious illnesses requiring hospitalization or running a prolonged course immunodeficiency needs to be ruled out
Answered 1/21/2020
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Review infections: Keeping a log of the infection, type and whether antibiotics were prescribed and then reviewing by virtual consultation may be helpful to you and your physician. If there is a concerning pattern, an immune work up is indicated. It is common for children at this age to have multiple upper respiratory tract infections per year, which do not require antibiotics.
Answered 1/21/2020
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