Medication Dosages
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Always read and follow the label instructions.
Whenever possible, use the dosing device that came with the product. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons.
If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable.
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Tylenol
Do not give before 2 months of age. Call us immediately if your baby under 2 months old has a fever.
Repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
Source: HealthyChildren.org
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Advil, Motrin
Not for use with children under 6 months of age.
Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Source: HealthyChildren.org
Online Health Resources
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Young Women's Health Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
Young Men's Health Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
HealthyChildren.org Teen - AAP resources for parents of teenagers
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Inhaler and Spacer Mask Training Video Johns Hopkins Medicine
Asthma Information & Resources National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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Learning to Help Your Child and Your Family National Alliance on Mental Illness
Developmental Milestones HealthyChildren.org
National Institute of Child Health and Development Investigating human development with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy
Medline Plus National Library of Medicine
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HealthyChildren.org The AAP Parenting Website - HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the health of children of all ages. En Español
Symptom Checker Use this symptom checker to learn how serious your child’s symptoms are, whether you need to see the doctor, and how you can provide relief. En Español
Well Child Handouts Bright Futures handouts tailored for your child's age.
KidsHealth.org Reliable information for parents, kids, teens, and educators.
Strong 4 Life Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life helps families raise healthy, safe, resilient kids.
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) Improving the lives of people affected by ADHD
National Institute of Child Health and Development Investigating human development with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy
LD Online All about learning disabilities and ADHD
HealthyChildren.org Autism - resources for parents from the AAP
Autism Speaks - a national organization dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for all people with autism
Focus Embracing and equipping families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better
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VaccinateYourFamily.org Helping to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases
Institute for Vaccine Safety Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Vaccine Education Center Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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AAP Mental Health - Resources for Families from the AAP
Mental Health America - Mental Health Resources for Parents
The Kids Mental Health Foundation - Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Substance Abuse and Mental Health- Coping Resources for Parents
988 Lifeline: National Mental Health Hotline - you can dial 988 if you need emotional support
The Kids Mental Health Foundation: Bullying - Bullying Resources for Parents
Strong4Life Screen Time - Digital Detox: How to Limit Screen Time for Kids
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Breastfeeding Handouts AAP Parent Education
Kellymom.com - breastfeeding resource created by a lactation consultant and mom
HealthyChildren.org Breastfeeding - breastfeeding resources from the AAP
WIC Breastfeeding - support for breastfeeding from WIC
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NEDA Helpline National Eating Disorders Association
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SafeKids.org Our mission is to help prevent childhood injuries
NetSmartz How to stay safer on the Internet
Poison Control Center National Capital Poison Control Center
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Up-to-date car seat information
SafeTeenDriving.org Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Recalls (CPSC) Safety education and recall information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission