Could 'Off-Label' Drugs Harm Your Kids?

In as many as 1 in every 5 office visits, doctors are prescribing "off-label" medications -- drugs that haven't specifically been approved for the condition the doctor is trying to treat -- for children, a new study suggests.

Trouble viewing this email? View as a Webpage Parenting & Children Could 'Off-Label' Drugs Harm Your Kids? In as many as 1 in every 5 office visits, doctors are prescribing "off-label" medications -- drugs that haven't specifically been approved for the condition the doctor is trying to treat -- for children, a new study suggests. Read More   Safer Drinking Water Thanks to Stricter Standards Tougher rules for drinking water have cut arsenic violations by public water systems. Read More   The Gender Gap in Teen Suicide Suicide death rates have been routinely understated for one gender and overstated for another, a new study says. Read More   Help Your Itchy Child Find Relief Whether it's the first time your child has hives or they're a regular thing, see what you can do to help ease the itch. Get Started   Pregnant? Sleep However You're Comfortable Pregnant women are often told to sleep on their left side to lessen the risk of stillbirth, but new research suggests that's not necessary. Read More   15 Effective Alternatives to Spanking Experts agree: Spanking doesn't work, and can even backfire. Read More   Do Your Migraines Interfere With Family Time? When you're with your kids, you might not be able to curl up in a dark room until a migraine passes. But there are things you can do. Read More   Kids and Allergies FDA to Assess First Peanut Allergy Drug Are Too Many Kids Prescribed Antihistamines? Brutal Ragweed Season Forecast From Our Sponsors Best for Boo-Boos: Find the Right Topical Treatment for Your Child Potty Training 101: Here's What to Know ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps  |  Unsubscribe     You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as rssproject471@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2019 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361

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