It’s common for parents to be concerned when they feel their child is “’sick all the time” or having too many infections. So, how many infections are too many infections? It is normal for children to have…
(These numbers may be even higher if the child attends a large daycare defined as more than 8 children per room). When infections are severe, caused by unusual organisms or recurrent in nature, then parents and physicians should be concerned that there may be an underlying immune deficiency that needs to be addressed. A primary immune deficiency is one where the immune system has not developed or matured normally; it does not include HIV or AIDS which is an acquired immune deficiency. 10 Warning Signs that may indicate an immune deficiency according to the Jeffrey Modell Foundation are:
If your child always seems to be sick, don’t delay. Be an advocate for your child. |
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