Children’s Health

Alternatives to infant cold medications are available

Your baby is congested and coughing. In the past, parents might have turned to over-the-counter products to relieve the symptoms. However, the Food and Drug Administration does not recommend giving cough and cold medicine to children under age 2 unless that treatment is specifically recommended by a physician.

Pediatricians at Marshfield Clinic offer tips on how you can help relieve the symptoms of a cold or stuffy nose in children over the age of 2. However, you should be alert for certain symptoms, especially in infants that require the attention of a health care professional.

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Teen immunization recommendations

The need for updated immunizations doesn’t stop when your children hit the teen years. Any childhood vaccinations that were missed need to be brought up-to-date and some specific inoculations are called for in the teen years.

This handy chart captures all the necessary and recommended immunizations for your teenagers and is a convenient reminder of which shots are current and which remain. Click on the “Print this page” link and you’ll have a paper copy for your records.

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