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Pharmacy Changes Cold Pack Program to Benefit Children
The issue of giving children over-the-counter (OTC)
cough and cold medications has been recently reviewed by
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Recently, questions
have surfaced about the safety and effectiveness of cough
and cold drug use in children, especially whether the
benefits justify any potential risks, particularly in children
under two years of age.
The Pharmacy has revised its policies in line with these
FDA concerns. Pharmacy Director Bob Schostag explains, “In
our Cold Pack Program, we will no longer give antihistamines
or decongestants to children under six years of age. They
must first visit a physician.”
If you have any questions about this policy, or about the
safety and effectiveness of any OTC medication for your
children, please contact the Pharmacy.
The “Buck”le Stops Here
There’s no passing the buck when it comes to child safety in
your vehicle. The law states that all children must be buckled
into a child passenger safety seat until they are at least six years
old or weigh at least 60 pounds.
IHC makes it easy to comply
by offering monthly child safety seat classes conducted by
CHR Arturo Calvo. The program is funded by a five-year Indian
Health Services Injury Prevention Program grant.
Art, a National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration certified
child passenger protection technician, demonstrates
proper usage of the safety seat and shares other vehicle safety information.
Native American parents who complete the
class and are able to show they can properly install the seat in
their vehicle receive a free convertible or booster child safety
seat, depending upon the age of their child.
For information or to sign up for an upcoming class, please
call Art at ext. 5281. A reminder to parents:
No matter what
the age of the driver or passenger, everyone in a vehicle is
required to buckle up.
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