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Got a Sick Kid? Don't Guess. Read the Label. A message from the OTCSafety.org and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
When it comes to taking medicines, kids aren't just small adults. When using nonprescription medicines, here are 10 ways to be sure you're giving your children the right medicine and the right amount.
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Keep Your Child Healthy: Vaccinate Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule United States, 2003
Source: The Advisory Commitee on Immunization Practices (www.cdc.gov/nip/acip), the American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org), and the American Family of Family Physicians (www.aafp.org). As of December 1, 2002 This chart shows the U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children. It lists currently licensed vaccines for children 18-years-old and younger, along with the recommended ages for vaccination. Any vaccination not given at the recommended age should be given at a later visit when appropriate. The black bar shows time frames for "catch-up" vaccines for children who fall behind or start their immunizations late. NOTE: Licensed combination vaccines may be used when appropriate and additional vaccines may be licensed and recommended during the year. For more information or to check if a new schedule has been issued, talk to your pediatrician or visit the National Immunization Program web site at www.cdc.gov/nip. You can also call the National Immunization Hotline at (800)232-2522 (English) or (800) 232-0233 (Spanish).
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