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Is cold and cough medicine safe for toddlers?

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Is cold and cough medicine safe for toddlers?

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Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, explains why you shouldn't give babies and toddlers OTC cold and cough medicine, and shares 3 non-drug cold and cough remedies to help your little one feel better.

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