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Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are handy when your child is sick. But it’s not uncommon to make mistakes with pediatric dosing. Follow these quick tips the next time you find yourself reaching for an OTC drug for your child. Choose the right medication.
Trying to encourage your child to take medicine can be a daunting task. Between bitter liquids and chalky chewables, it’s easy to see why medicine time can quickly become a stressful experience for both kids and adults. These three tips can help make the process a little less painful...
More than 12 million children under the age of 5 are in some form of child care. Many are enrolled in daycare centers, where they can learn, play and interact with other kids. Unfortunately, thanks to close quarters and shared toys, it is all too easy to pick up a bug. It’s just the nature of...
The end of summer brings more than just the start of school; it also ushers in the beginning of cold and flu season. That’s why it’s essential to start the year off right by talking with your kids about “germ etiquette,” or the best ways to prevent picking up or sharing common illnesses outside of...
There’s no cure for the common cold (a viral infection that can’t be treated with antibiotics), says FDA pediatrician Amy M. Taylor, M.D., M.H.S. “A cold is self-limited, and most patients will get better on their own in a week or two without needing medications. For older children, some...
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