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Children below six months must be on breast milk only

All children below six months, unless under unavoidable circumstances, should be on exclusive breast feeding. This means that the baby receives only breast milk with no additional solids or liquids, not even water.

Breast feeding is the single most effective intervention for preventing child illnesses and deaths.

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