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Medication Errors Happen to Pets, Too
With pets, as with people, medication errors can happen throughout the treatment process, and your animal's health can be harmed. What can you do?
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Safely Using Hand Sanitizer
Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by washing your hands with soap and water. If you use hand sanitizer, keep these safety tips in mind, especially around kids.
Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program. Or you can do it at home. Check the FDA flush list.
Infant Formula: Safety Do's and Dont's
The FDA advises against making or feeding homemade infant formula to infants. It may be contaminated or lack nutrients vital to an infant’s growth.
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