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Quick Tips: Helping Children Take Medicine

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Giving medicine to a child can be tricky. Some liquid medicines taste or smell bad. Or they may have a strange texture.

And when a child doesn't feel well, they can act grumpy or more stubborn than usual.

But you can take steps to avoid power struggles, give your child a sense of control, and make taking medicines a bit easier for everyone.


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Current as of: September 25, 2023

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