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As a parent, what should I stock in my medicine cabinet for my kids?

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As a parent, what should I stock in my medicine cabinet for my kids?

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Medicine cabinet must-haves for kids include bandages, antibiotic ointment and wound cleanser; medicines should be limited to those for pain and fever. Watch family physician Gretchen Phillips, MD, explain the necessities to have on hand for kids.

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