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Drug Maker Recalls More Than 40 Allergy, Cold Meds for Kids
Posted on 01. May, 2010 by admin.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare on Friday recalled more than 40 of its liquid cold and allergy products for children because some of the medications may not meet federal quality standards. The medicines involved in the voluntary recall include Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl. These medications have been sold in the United States and 11 [...]
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Common Food Allergies in Children
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by admin.
A food allergy can trigger symptoms such as abdominal pain, itchy or swollen lips, or diarrhea. While food allergies most often first occur during childhood, in many cases, children eventually outgrow them. The U.S. National Library of Medicine says these foods are frequently responsible for allergies in children: Shellfish, including clams, shrimp, lobster, snails and [...]