New Advice Says Don't Give Cold Medicine to Kids Under 4

When your young child develops a case of the sniffles or a really nasty cold, good ol' TLC is the best and safest remedy and not over-the-counter medicines. A group of pediatricians has been seeking a ban of child cold medicines because of a lack of evidence that the medicines work in youngsters and that the health risks are many. The result is new industry advice to never give kids younger than age 4 any over-the-counter cold remedies. Child care providers need to be aware of the updated recommendations, and be even more careful in guarding against drop-and-run child care tactics of some working parents.