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    What Meds Does Dr. Jen Give Her Kids? - Page 6

    By Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD
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    What Meds Does Dr. Jen Give Her Kids?

    Here's a rundown of the over-the-counter (OTC) items I keep in my "medicine cabinet," which by the way, is on the top shelf of my dark and cool linen closet, not in the hot and humid bathroom. By Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD

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