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Cow ’ s Milk Infant Formula And The Risk Of Developing NecrotizinG Enterocolitis In Premature Infants
By Sara Papantonio
Introduction
Premature infants who are fed Similac or Enfamil formula while being treated in the neonatal intensive care units are developing necrotizing enterocolitis ( NEC ) at an alarming rate . For years , cow ’ s milk-based formulas , like Similac and Enfamil , have been associated with a higher risk of NEC in premature babies when compared to breast milk . But , until recently , little had been done to hold the manufacturers of these products responsible for their role in harming thousands of premature infants across this country .
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