Giving Medicine to Children
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When young children are sick and cranky, it can be tough to get them to take their medicine. Watch this video for tips from an FDA pediatrician on giving the dose without the battle.
Administrando Medicina a los Niños
Cuando los niños pequeños están enfermos y de mal humor, puede ser difícil que ellos llegen a tomar su medicina. Vea este vídeo para obtener consejos de un pediatra de la FDA sobre como dar la dosis sin la batalla.
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