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FDA Discourages Cough Syrup for Kids Under Age 6

Federal health advisers have recommended that cold and cough medicines should not be used in children younger than 6. The recommendation is likely to lead to a change in how these medicines are labeled, marketed and used.

What does this mean for consumers?

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Allison Aubrey is a Washington-based correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She has reported extensively on the coronavirus pandemic since it began, providing near-daily coverage of new developments and effects. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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