Info on medicines, therapies, and other treatments.

• ADHD Medicines
• Acupuncture
• Allergy Shots
• Anesthesia
• Anesthesia: What to Expect
• Chemotherapy
• Common Questions About Vaccines
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Does My Child Need an Antibiotic? (Video)
• Epidurals
• Giving Opioid Prescription Pain Medicine: What Parents Need to Know
• Glucagon and Diabetes
• Helping Kids Take Medicine
• How Can I Help My Child Use a Nebulizer?
• How to Safely Give Acetaminophen
• How to Safely Give Ibuprofen
• How to Safely Store and Dispose of Medicines
• Hydroxyurea for People With Sickle Cell Disease
• Insulin Injections
• MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma
• Medicines for Diabetes
• Medicines: Using Them Safely
• Penicillin Allergy
• Pharmacogenetics: How Genetic Testing Can Guide Medicine Decisions
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
• Precision Medicine
• Reye Syndrome
• Taking Insulin for Diabetes
• Talking to the Pharmacist
• Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills
• The Danger of Antibiotic Overuse
• Treating Appendicitis: Comparing Surgery With Antibiotic Treatment
• Weight Loss Medicines
• What Are Nebulizers and Inhalers?
• What Is an Insulin Pump?
• What Should I Do if I Can’t Find Cold & Flu Medicines for My Child?

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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