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My baby boy has a head circumference of 48cm at 9 months. should i take him to a pediatrician for further tests.
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Maybe: If properly measured it is above the 98% mark for age. It may or may not be accurate. Without past measurements & the measurements of weight & length to see what the kids pattern of growth it is hard to comment on a single measurement. I would call the office & discuss it with his doc.
Answered 9/18/2019
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