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Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Mother and daughter brushing teeth together with caption: Fluoride 101: The Secret to Cavity-Free Kids

Fluoride and Children's Dental Health: Benefits, Safety, and Cavity Prevention

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. I'll be honest. Brushing my kid's teeth might be my least favorite daily parental activity. Why are toddlers so squirmy? It's important to floss and brush your child's teeth properly each day. Proper

Mother breastfeeding her child with title: One Vitamin Breastfed Babies Are Missing (and how to fix it)

What to Know About Vitamin D and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding your infant throughout the first year or two of life is widely known as the optimal way to feed your baby. The benefits are numerous. But this isn't a post about breastfeeding. I'm not a lactation expert, but I believe that while breastfeeding provides a

Teenage girl coughing and the title Med Minute: Omnicef

Med Minute: Cefdinir (Omnicef)

This Med Minute guide covers cefdinir (Omnicef), an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections like ear infections and acute bronchitis in adolescents. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, typically requiring a 7 to 10-day course. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects, and

A skin rash on hands with the title Med Minute: Keflex

Med Minute: Cephalexin (Keflex)

This Med Minute guide covers cephalexin (Keflex), an antibiotic commonly prescribed for bacterial infections such as skin infections, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, often requiring a 7 to 10-day course. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects,

A young girl holding her ear and the title: Med Minute: Augmentin

Med Minute: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate (Augmentin)

This Med Minute guide covers amoxicillin-clavulanate, an antibiotic often prescribed for bacterial infections like ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia. Amoxicillin stops bacteria from growing, while clavulanate boosts its effectiveness against resistant bacteria. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects, and tips for giving it to your

Med Minute: Amoxicillin

Med Minute: Amoxicillin

In this Med Minute guide, we’re covering amoxicillin, a commonly prescribed antibiotic used to treat and prevent various bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, often requiring a 7 to 10-day course for full effectiveness. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects,

Girl scratching her arm with title: Eczema Routines That Work

Best Eczema Creams for Babies and Kids

What is Eczema? Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects babies and children. It causes dry, itchy skin that typically looks like red patches. Eczema is associated with lots of discomfort and scratching. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a likely underlying cause of