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Summer 2011

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2011 Summer - Health Beat MIChild edition

Kids need a lead poisoning test at 12 and 24 months

Filed under  Preventive care

High levels of lead in a child can cause learning disabilities or behavior problems. Lead often comes from paint in older homes.

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Don’t miss your well-child visits

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The rule for well-child visits is 6 visits before age 2. Visits are due at 2, 4, 6, 9, 12-15 and 18 months.

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Vaccines your child needs to prevent serious illness

Filed under  Preventive care

Vaccine shots protect children from serious diseases. Your child should have vaccine shots at 2, 4, 6, 12-15 and 18-24 months to stay healthy. It’s best to get them at each well-child visit.

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