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Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Child holding nose spray and the title: Why Sea Salt is the Most Exciting Product in Kid’s Health This Century

Why Sea Salt is the Most Exciting Product in Kid’s Health This Century

Researchers in Edinburgh recently presented their findings from the ELVIS-Kids study at the 2024 European Respiratory Society Congress. Despite the name, this experiment had nothing to do with the pompadoured King of Swing and everything to do with children’s boogers. Hypertonic Saline Nasal Solution's Effect on Colds

Treating Flu in Kids: A Pharmacist Explains

Treating Flu in Kids: A Pharmacist Explains

In the United States, December- February represents the peak influenza season. This year is no exception. Data collected from the CDC's respiratory illness surveillance programs indicate that flu activity is elevated throughout most of the country and is expected to remain high for several weeks. P.S. It&

A doctor combing lice out of a little girl's hair with the title: Stopping Lice in Their Tracks

Treating Head Lice in Kids

Question: You get an email from the school nurse saying there is an outbreak of head lice in your child's classroom. Should you: A) Shave your child's head and slather them in mayonnaise B) Burn all of your possessions and live off the land C) Move

Baby with thermometer under their arm and the title: New RSV Immunizations Explained

What to Know About the New RSV Immunizations

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity in the United States (and multiple other respiratory viruses) is elevated! 'Tis the season. Babies and toddlers are at risk of contracting RSV, flu, parainfluenza, COVID-19, and many other viral respiratory illnesses that circulate during the winter months. In 2023, my 15-month-old tested positive

Photo of a toddler wearing a nebulizer and the title: Ultimate RSV Guide

On the News and in the Air: The Ultimate Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Guide

As you may have heard, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) was here for the holidays and will be here for the start of the New Year. An unwanted house guest, RSV is a common respiratory infection that primarily affects the airways—nose, throat, and lungs. While it often presents as a

A girl coughing with the caption: Stuck On The Winter Cough Carousel?

Stuck on the Winter Cough Carousel?

A Pharmacist's Guide to Treating Winter Coughs in Kids Does your home sound like a tuberculosis ward in the early 1900s? Yup, mine too. RSV, COVID-19, flu, and all the winter yuckies are circulating full force. After a respiratory infection, a cough can linger for weeks. And when

A mom pushing her kids through an airport with the title "How to Make Traveling with Kids So Much Easier"

How to Make Traveling With Kids so Much Easier

Traveling with children can be exciting but requires careful planning, especially regarding health and wellness! Here's a guide to help you prepare for a easier, safer and more enjoyable trip with your little ones. Before you Leave Research medical facilities: * Locate pediatric urgent care centers and hospitals near