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Can you give a child medicine then put vapor rub on them is that safe?
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Hard to say: Without knowing what medications you are talking about, no safety decision can be made. I don't recommend vapor rubs of any kind before school age.It stinks up the room and makes many kids congested.
Answered 12/23/2014
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