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My child will not take her antibiotics. what do i do?

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No choices: This is a common problem. Children often refuse medicines, but there are no choices. Medicines can be flavored but this often does not work. This is a battle that you must win. It is hard but be persistent and once you win the battle the fighting will be over. Do whatever it takes!

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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