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Is the swine flu in a baby considered very serious?
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Serious: The h1n1 influenza strain (swine flu) can cause a very serious infection - especially in the very old and the very young. Please vaccinate your child against influenza now.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Swine flu: There is no indication that swine flu in babies less than 6 months causes serious illness except in a small minority of babies. Of course, following clean hygiene around the babies from washing hands and keep people who are sick away from your baby is essential.
Answered 7/31/2012
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