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Combating diarrhea and upset stomach from antibiotics

March 24, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Most often, just time and light foods are the best medicine for diarrhea and upset stomach caused by antibiotics.

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Does my child need antibiotics?

November 15, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Procedures, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

When a child needs antibiotics, the potential benefits that the antibiotics will deliver outweigh these risks.

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Q&A: How do you get rid of a cold in a 4 month old baby?

August 27, 2018/in 0-1 year, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Q&A Forum, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

Dr. Ellen Hamburger answer’s a reader’s question on how to get rid of a cold in her baby.

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Is MiraLAX safe for kids?

May 2, 2018/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Q&A Forum, Right Feature /by Rise and Shine

Dr. Falusi answers a reader’s question about the safety of MiraLAX.