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Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS

Boston, MA

How Long Until a Medicine Should Start Working?

How Long Until a Medicine Should Start Working?

If you’ve ever given your child a dose of medicine and immediately started the countdown as if it’s rocket launch time, you’re not alone. I’ve done it too—when my toddler is cranky with an ear infection and I squirt amoxicillin in their mouth, then stare

Why Your Pediatrician Chose This Medication—and Not Another

Why Your Pediatrician Chose This Medication—and Not Another

Parents often ask why a doctor chooses one medicine over another, or why a drug used in adults isn’t recommended for kids. The short answer is that pediatric care has its own unique science! Doctors consider several factors, including how medicine is metabolized in growing children, its mode of

What to Keep in Your Child’s Travel Medicine Kit

What to Keep in Your Child’s Travel Medicine Kit

Traveling with kids can feel like packing for a 3-month trip to a faraway foreign land. It’s amazing how much stuff tiny humans need! If you’re traveling this fall, it’s worth having a child travel medicine kit on hand, especially if you’re going to a remote

Penicillin V Potassium

Med Minute: Penicillin V Potassium

One of the oldest antibiotics still widely prescribed for kids is penicillin. I’m sure you’ve heard of it! Penicillin isn’t the strongest or newest antibiotic, but it definitely has its place in treating common bacterial infections. This guide will help explain what it’s commonly used for,

Which is Best for your Child

Liquid Vs. Pill Forms: Which Is Best for Your Child?

Have you ever tried to get your toddler to drink a disgusting-tasting prescription liquid? (I have – a lot of it ended up on the walls…) Or debated bribing your older child to swallow a tablet instead of going through the hassle of getting a new prescription for a suspension? Sometimes

Pediatric Medication Doising Made Simple

How to Read Pediatric Medication Labels: Dosing, Active Ingredients, and Duplicate Warnings

Pediatric drug labels contain important information—such as medication dosages for children, active ingredients, and warnings—but they’re not always easy for parents to understand. Reading a medication label can feel like decoding a foreign language! Knowing how to read a label is important because understanding how to give

Smart Sport Nutrition In kids

Nutritional Supplements for Kids in Sports: What Parents Should Know

Nutritional supplements are everywhere. You can find them at any pharmacy, grocery store, or specialty nutrition shop. There are online stores and affiliate links all over, along with more content creators recommending their favorite brands than you can count! Why Children Might Need Sports Nutrition Supplements Active kids burn more