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Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Boston, MA

How to Read OTC Medication Labels for Kids

How to Read OTC Medication Labels for Kids

Have you ever read the same medication label five times in a row and still didn’t understand a word? Or listened carefully to instructions at the doctor’s office, only to forget everything the moment you got home? You’re not alone! “Mom-brain” (and dad-brain, caregiver-brain, grandparent-brain—you name

Drug Allergies Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms and Treatment

Drug Allergies Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms and Treatment

If your child has been diagnosed with a drug allergy, chances are you have a lot of questions. My daughter was diagnosed with an allergy to amoxicillin a few years ago. She was OK, but it’s not an experience I’m likely to forget! Allergic reactions can be unnerving,

Managing Seasonal Allergies During Ragweed Season

Managing Seasonal Allergies During Ragweed Season

My kids have been back in school for just 7 days, and they already have runny noses and congestion. You know that old saying, the only things certain in life are death and taxes? I’d add laundry and runny noses to that! Fall can be a tricky time to

Understanding School Nurse Medication Forms and Policies

Understanding School Nurse Medication Forms and Policies

The start of school always involves a lot of paperwork and forms, especially if your child is in preschool or daycare! If your child needs medication at school, the list of forms becomes even longer. The good news is that school nurse medication forms and policies are designed to protect

Sports Injury Pain Control and Safe Use of OTC Pain Relievers

Sports Injury Pain Control and Safe Use of OTC Pain Relievers

Children and teenagers often get bumps, sprains, and sore muscles while playing sports. We’ve had many twisted ankles in our house thanks to gymnastics and the monkey bars. As a parent and pharmacist, I’ve given out lots of ice packs, and I know that injury and pain are

Medication Management for Asthma During School and Sports

Medication Management for Asthma During School and Sports

Sports parents should live by the Boy Scouts' motto: Be prepared! At our house, it’s a race from the bus to the house for a snack, then straight to practice. If we can’t find the shin guards or ballet shoes, we’re in trouble. Older kids often

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Back-to-school season is here, bringing the annual rush of runny noses, coughs, and fevers, along with the inevitable paperwork for school and sports! It’s a good (and often required!) time to make sure your child’s physical exams and immunizations are up to date. This year feels especially tough