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Who should be tested for iron deficiency and when?

April 26, 2017Deficiency iron tested

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Who should be tested for iron deficiency and when?

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Infants at risk for iron deficiency should be checked with a blood test at 9 to 12 months of age. Toddlers should be checked six months later and at 24 months. Warning Keep all products with iron stored out of the reach of your child because they can be poisonous if taken in very large amounts.