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Holiday travel has arrived, and with it comes the need to safeguard your medications from hands that shouldn't reach them. Some excellent advice from the experts:![]()
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✈️ Keep your medications in a secure bag in the overhead compartment when flying with children.![]()
💉 Always remember the dosing device that came with your medication.![]()
⬆️ Store your medication in an upper cabinet once you've arrived.![]()
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Managing a kid's cough, cold, or flu can be a challenge, but over-the-counter medications can help, explains Health in Hand. To choose the right one, you'll need to identify which condition your child is tackling. Once you figure that out, you can review your medication options and determine whether you need to call a doctor.![]()
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Get to know the differences between children's cough, cold, and flu symptoms and how to choose OTC medicines that can help them find relief.
Health professionals have reaffirmed acetaminophen as the only analgesic that is safe for people who are pregnant — and there are no studies that show the active ingredient causes autism, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) recently shared. ![]()
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While it's safest to always talk with a healthcare professional before taking medication, more than two decades of research have deemed this medication safe for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the World Health Organization all agree.![]()
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It's that season again. Viruses are thriving, and people are feeling the symptoms of these illnesses. 🤒![]()
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💊 When it comes to tackling a fever, there are effective, safe over-the-counter options. Fever reducers, which are often either acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can lower fever and treat mild to moderate pain. There are also homeopathic products that, though not reviewed by the U.S. FDA for safety or effectiveness, are taken to reduce a fever.![]()
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These are all excellent options for managing a fever at home, but it's important to follow the drug facts carefully, speak to a healthcare professional for advice when necessary, and reach out to a professional if your fever lasts more than three days.![]()
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Symptom Relief: Fever | Health in Hand
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You can effectively reduce your fever by using various over-the-counter medicines. We are here to help by breaking down treatment options with simple, easy-to-understand resources that will allow you ...