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...ata was collected prenatally and at the first four birthdays until the children were 6 and 7 years old, when they underwent a clinical evaluation by a board-certified allergist. The data included information about all prescribed oral antibiotics; blood tests that measure the antibody (immunoglobulin E) that ca...A novel way to boost childhood immunizations: Use baby pictures on personalized calendars
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