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Can you give a 3year old, children's cold and flu medicine? if so how much?

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AURI: If the colds is severe and kid can ' t breath good, try giving 1/2 tsp. 2x a day. No relief, increase dose to 1 tsp. Below 3 years old we do not give rx.

Answered 5/2/2013

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