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Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves for Every Stage

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves for Every Stage

We know that keeping your little ones healthy and happy is your top priority. To help you feel ready for any surprises, we’ve created this quick guide on essential items to keep in your medicine cabinet for every stage of your child’s development. From newborns to school-age kids,

Flu vs. Common Cold Symptoms Checklist

Flu vs. Common Cold Symptoms Checklist

When your little one isn’t feeling well, it can be hard to know if it’s a common cold or something more serious like the flu. This quick checklist helps you spot the differences between cold and flu symptoms, so you can take the right steps for care and

Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents

Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents

Ibuprofen is a helpful medication for adults, and for kids too! It's effective and generally considered safe. In addition to acetaminophen, I consider ibuprofen a staple in your sickness warrior stockpile. It's a common over-the-counter medication that can help manage pain and reduce fever in children.

Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children?

Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children?

Acetaminophen is a commonly used medication for managing pain and fever. Luckily for parents, it works really well in children and is generally safe to use! I consider acetaminophen a staple in any family's medicine cabinet. It's always good to have on hand, especially for those

Treating Ear Infections: What Parents Need to Know

Treating Ear Infections: What Parents Need to Know

Ear infections, known in the medical field as acute otitis media (AOM), are one of the most common childhood illnesses. Some kiddos are lucky enough to experience only a handful of ear infections, while others are affected so frequently they're members of the "ear infection of the

What Drugs Are Safe and Effective for Seasonal Allergy Treatment in Children?

What Drugs Are Safe and Effective for Seasonal Allergy Treatment in Children?

Cold winter months make me long for spring. When spring rolls around and everyone in my house can’t stop sneezing, I swiftly long for summer. Or some good noise-canceling headphones. Where I live, we have not 4 seasons but 11. There’s winter, then fool’s spring, then winter

The Best Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergies Without Medication

The Best Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergies Without Medication

Seasonal and environmental allergies in kids occur when their immune systems overreact to a normal substance in the environment. Pollen in the summer, ragweed in the fall, and dust in the winter are some very common examples of allergens that can wreak havoc in little noses. With continual exposure to