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One more thing to add to your end of the year checklist is to go through your medicine chest and update the contents for the new year.  As parents, we will all face our children’s middle of the night fever, cough or itchies and the usual scrapes and splinters. To save a midnight run to the 24 hour pharmacy and to be able to give your little one some relief, it is a good idea to have a few items in your medicine chest.  They are all available at your local pharmacy without a prescription. This list is not all inclusive and you should discuss with your pediatrician which other medicines would be important for your family especially if anyone has asthma, food allergies or other medical problems. Continue reading →