Because, I was continually taking medicine growing up we decided to try a different approach with our son. Prevention is the main issue. Poor nutrition can make our children more susceptible to sickness. Sugar, preservatives, colorings, white flour and dairy products all have the tendency to weaken the immune system. This is verified by bloodwork.
Good nutrition can help keep the immune system functioning and able to fight off foreign invaders.
Consider assimilation ability, age, weight, extent of symptoms of deficiency. Always use common sense. Build confidence in what you're doing and work with that motherly instinct. Respect your doubts and intuitions. Basic Formula to Follow Take the weight of the child and divide it by 150 lbs.