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    Dec 28, 2014, 10:31 AM
    Can I give my six year old an aspirin? Has very itchy cough, and very red cheeks?
    He's just got a pretty good fever and until I get to the store, I need him to take something. Got to get his temp down! :(
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    Dec 28, 2014, 10:40 AM
    How is he acting? Best to go by his behavior than by the fever itself, which is the body's way of fighting an infection. If he is generally doing okay, eating a little and drinking fluids, you may not necessarily need to fight the fever. What is his temp? Generally aspirin is not recommended for children... contact your doctor for a recommendation. Even though it is Sunday, they usually will have an answering service to page a doctor on call.
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    Dec 28, 2014, 11:17 AM
    Are pharmacists in the States not allowed to recommend. In Ontario, our pharmacists are our last resource in a pinch and are allowed now to advise on issues like this. It goes along now with nurse practitioners pinch hitting for doctors and I find them quite good.
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    Dec 29, 2014, 04:53 AM
    General rule, children should not be given aspirin. Any aspirin web site, says not to give to Children
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    Dec 29, 2014, 05:38 PM
    Absolutely not. Children can get a life threatening Illness when given aspirin. You can give a child Tylenol though.
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    Dec 29, 2014, 06:05 PM
    Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, both okay for children. Get a children's medication for fever reduction. Aspirin is not recommended for children. I wouldn't risk giving a young child an aspirin.

    If you cannot get to the store try a lukewarm bath, cold cloth on his head, light clothing or just his underwear so he stays cool.

    What is his temperature?
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