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Frequently ill child
A frequently ill child is a child who seems to catch colds and get more infections than other children his age do. This may be a sign of other health problems that affect the child's immune system.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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