I often have families come to me looking for a magic formula that will cure their child’s cold and get rid of all the symptoms. Simply put: There is no magic formula for treating a cold, and there are no over-the-counter (OTC) products that are safe and effective for treating young kids. You should never use OTCs in kids younger than 6, and I never recommend them in general. Before we talk about the meds … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Babies, Infectious Diseases, Pain Management, Parenting, Public Health, Safety
On: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tags: acetaminophen, antibiotics, antihistamines, Ben Hoffman, colds and viruses, cough, expectorants, fever, ibuprofen, over-the-counter cold medication, runny nose, Tom Sargent Children's Safety Center, vasoactive agents
How many vehicles pull up to the drop-off with a kindergartner or first-grader sitting in the front seat with only a seat belt? It’s time we do something. Oregon law requires all children younger than 8 sit in a booster seat unless the seat belt fits correctly. That means by law, every single kindergartner and first-grader, and most second-graders, should be using a booster seat. Is this what you see at the drop-off? As you will … Read More
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