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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