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As important as antibacterials are, they are useful only against infections caused by bacteria. For illnesses caused by other kinds of germs, antibacterials simply will not help your child get better. When your child develops an infection caused by organisms other than bacteria there are other types of drugs that can be helpful.

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Fever and Pain Medicines: Major Change Parents Should Already Know About

Parents need to be aware of a major change in infant’s and children’s liquid acetaminophen products (such as Tylenol) available on store shelves. Since Summer 2011, some manufacturers have changed the amount of acetaminophen in these medicines to one standard amount.

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A Minute for Kids: Overuse of Antibiotics (Video)

Acetaminophen Dosage Table (for Fever and Pain)

Antibiotic Prescriptions For Children

Are Blood Transfusions Safe for Children?

Blood Transfusion Options

Caring For A Cast (Audio)

Chlorpheniramine (Antihistamine) Dosage Table

Choosing Over-the-Counter Medicines for Your Child

Common Over-the-Counter Medications

Cough and Cold Medicine Not for Children (Audio)

Dextromethorphan (DM) Dosage Table (Cough Suppressant)

Diphenhydramine Dosage Table (eg, Benadryl) (Antihistamine)

Fever and Pain Medicines: Major Change Parents Should Already Know About

Guidelines for Antibiotic Use

How Do Antibiotics Work?

Ibuprofen (for Fever and Pain) Dosage Table

Imaging Tests

Nasal Zinc Remedies Can be Dangerous (Audio)

Natural Therapies

Parental Consent for Blood Transfusions

Procedures With Anesthesia

Pseudoephedrine (Decongestant) Dosage Table

The History of Antibiotics

Tips For Treating Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites

Understanding Anesthesia (Audio)

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