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Pediatricians share advice for parents during Tylenol shortage for children - what alternatives work well and what to avoid

Pediatricians share advice for parents during Tylenol shortage for children – what alternatives work well and what to avoid

There are shortages of liquid medications for children, such as children’s Tylenol. Illnesses like RSV, influenza and COVID-19 prevent suppliers from meeting demand. Parents should never give aspirin to children under 18 to treat symptoms. Loading Something is loading. Thank you for your registration! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. …

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Are the youngest children in the class overmedicated? – Neuroscience News

Summary: Children younger in a grade are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their older peers. Younger children have an 80% higher risk of being prescribed medication to control ADHD. Source: NTNU Christine Strand Bachmann conducted a study that includes all Norwegian children born between 1989 and 1998, a total of 488,000 people. …

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Thanks to the 'triple epidemic', it can be difficult to find fever medicine for children

Thanks to the ‘triple epidemic’, it can be difficult to find fever medicine for children

Fever medicine for children can be difficult to find in some areas. At a Bed Bath & Beyond in Washington, DC on Thursday, a few products were in stock while others sold out. Laurel Wamsley/NPR hide caption toggle caption Laurel Wamsley/NPR Fever medicine for children can be difficult to find in some areas. At a …

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