Treating Your Child’s Cold or Fever
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on February 11, 2023
How can you soothe and treat your child's cold?
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What should I do if my child has a fever?
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What else can I do to bring down my child’s temperature?
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When do I need to call my pediatrician?
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Will chicken soup really help my child's cold?
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What eases a sore throat and cough?
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How old does my child need to be to take cough or cold medicine?
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When my child has a cold and a cough, should I give one medicine or two?
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If you give two medicines, don't double up on a drug.
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Decongestant, expectorant -- what do I give when?
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How do I figure out the right dose?
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Should I wake my child up for a dose?
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Does it really make a difference if I use a kitchen spoon for medicine?
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If my child vomits, should I give another dose?
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I don't have any children's medicine. Can I give half an adult dose?
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Don't call OTC medicine "candy."
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