Cold and flu season is here, and if you have a young child (6 years old, or younger) this can be especially hard since you may not be getting much sleep and having to miss work.
You may also be aware that the federal government is recommending that over the counter cough and cold medicines should not be given to children under six years old. A number of manufacturers are taking them off the shelves.
This is because they not only seem to be ineffective in young children, they can also cause serious side effects especially on the brain and heart.
What you can do to keep your child comfortable is use a cool-mist vaporizer, a bulb for suctioning out mucus and Tylenol for fever.
More here on details and affected brand names and suggestions for safe treatment of cold and flu symptoms.
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