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Being a parent is hard enough but taking care of an ill child is even tougher.

Following physician’s instructions can sometimes be confusing.

Here are the 10 most common mistakes that parents make:

Doctors say many well-intentioned parents slip when giving medication. The mistakes listed here can prolong a child’s illness, cause bothersome side effects, and even sabotage treatment.

1. Consult Your Doctor
2. Measurements
3. Gauge by Weight
4. Check Your Doses

5. What to Look For
6. Follow Through
7. Don’t Use Old Medication

8. Quality, Not Quantity
9. Never Assume
10.How to Give Medication

Don’t panic, kids are pretty resilient.

A lot of love and little attention goes along way!