Childhood Issues

• Storage

o Keep out of reach

o Products not prescriptions

o Child-resistant packaging

• Safety

o Administer as prescribed or labeled

o Use dosing device (teaspoon, tablespoon, measuring cup, etc.)

o Write clear instructions to caregivers

o Share info with babysitters, family, friends

• Destruction

o Clean out used or expired medications

o Put in sealable bag and bring to pharmacies

• Safe Administration

o Teach about always given by adult

o Rx not candy

o Drug use – storage, read drug label and facts, follow dosing instructions

• Poisoning

o Have Poison Help number by phone (1-800-222-1222)

o 24/7/365

o How to take Rx and how to treat poisoning

• Special cases

o Childhood obesity

o Injury

o Lice

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