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Can infants & toddlers get diarhea or catch cold if they are not warmely dressed during winter time?
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See answer: Infants & toddlers can catch colds & Diarrhoea at any time because they have decreased resistance from lack of antibodies. These develop gradually over first 5-6 years. Viruses & other organisms abound around children esp if they are in day care centers or play school. Cold &not dressing warm may become a trigger/ stress for these organisms to cause problems. Regular vaccines help resistance.
Answered 12/18/2015
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No: Infants and toddlers catch cold or get diarrhea from exposure to germs. How they dress is more a reflection of the choices made by their caretakers.If dressed improperly, they are also likely to be taken into situations where they are exposed more germs.
Answered 4/24/2016
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