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Preventing Dehydration in Kids During Illness or Activities

Preventing Dehydration in Kids During Illness or Activities

Does anyone else spend a good part of their day chasing their kids with water bottles, telling them, "Don't forget to drink this!" or gathering six nearly full water bottles rattling around on the car floor? Or is it just me? We all know we need

Fever Medicine in Children

Fever Reducers for Kids: Safe Dosing and When to Treat a Fever

Every kid experiences a fever at some point during childhood. My children, in particular, tend to get them at 3 AM, while on vacation, or during holiday events. There’s also the always fun first fever of the school year. Never a dull moment! This guide explains fever reducers, when

Nosebleed Care and Medication Considerations

Nosebleed Care and Medication Considerations

If your child suddenly has a red trickle down their face and you immediately panic, you’re not alone! Nosebleeds are very shocking, especially the first time they happen. They are very common in kids, and while they can be alarming to see, they are usually not serious. This guide

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Back-to-school season is here, bringing the annual rush of runny noses, coughs, and fevers, along with the inevitable paperwork for school and sports! It’s a good (and often required!) time to make sure your child’s physical exams and immunizations are up to date. This year feels especially tough

OTC Cold Medicine Safety and Guidance for Children

OTC Cold Medicine Safety and Guidance for Children

When your little one catches a cold, it’s tempting to rush to the pharmacy and grab any bottle in the kids’ section labeled “cold and flu” because colds in kids are the worst! So many boogers, and it can last for what seems like 100 days. As tempting as

How to Get Your Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine Without a Battle

How to Get Your Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine Without a Battle

I don’t like to brag, but I consider myself a bit of an expert at yucky medicine administration. I worked for years at a children’s hospital, where I learned all the tricks of the trade from the superstar pediatric nurses. Between nursing and pharmacy, we were usually able

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&