A mother tells the clinic nurse that she often puts honey on her infant's pacifier to soothe the infant. What response should the nurse make to the mother?
a. "That is a good way to soothe your baby."
b. "Honey does not have any soothing effects."
c. "There is still a risk for infant botulism from honey."
d. "Honey is OK, but it should not be put on the pacifier."
c. "There is still a risk for infant botulism from honey."
Although the precise source of Clostridium botulinum spores has not been identified as originating from honey in many cases of infant botulism in the United States, it is still recommended that honey not be given to infants younger than 12 months because the spores have been found in honey.
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