Iron Deficiency In Children & Young People
Iron deficiency is common in tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Iron deficiency is when a child doesn’t have enough iron in their body.
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Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) For Premature & Small Babies
Iron is important for brain development and making new red blood cells to prevent a low red blood cell count.Ferrous Sulfate For Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Information about the use of ferrous sulfate, which is a form of iron, for treatment or prevention of iron-deficiency anaemia.Ferrous Fumarate For Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Information about the use of ferrous fumarate, which is a form of iron, for the prevention or treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia.
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