A 23-year-old male asked:
At how many weeks is it safe for a newborn to come outside?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Caution for 2mo: Babies are gifted with much of mom's immunity @ birth which provides some protection.They are also exposed to germs @ birth that may wait to cause problems for weeks, some of which cause serious illness. If baby develops a fever in the first 6-8 wks, they are often hospitalized for tests & rx.Keeping them away from sick people can help u avoid a hospital stay.Going out is fine in healthy settings.
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Last updated Jun 12, 2013
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