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The Procter & Gamble Company announced a voluntary recall of 700,000 units of Vicks Dayquil cold medicine today due to the lack of child-proof packaging. The product (which is not recommended for children under 12 years of age) is advertised as being contained in child-resistant packaging, but no child-proof backing was applied to the blister packs. The recall affects all DayQuil Cold & Flu 24-Count LiquiCaps Bonus Packs containing the UPC code 3 23900 01087 1. These packages can be identified by the by the yellow flag located in the top right corner of the box that advertises a “Bonus of 20 Percent More”. No other DayQuil or Vicks products are affected. Those who purchased these items can contact Procter and Gamble Company for either a refund or replacement coupon by calling 1-800-251-3374. Information is also available at www.vicks.com. [via HealthNews]

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As the nation gears up for another July 4th holiday, those with respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and COPD need to be aware of potential disease flare ups due to soot and ozone propelled into the air by barbecues, fireworks, and the increased number of cars on roads. Exposure to high levels of ozone can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and even heart attacks in both healthy people and those with pulmonary disease. Therefore, be aware of your local pollution level and limit strenuous exercise (which can cause you to inhale more pollutants) during times of increased air pollution. Have a safe and happy fourth!

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It was just last week when the FDA rejected an immediate ban on cold and cough medications for young children, citing concerns that parents would instead give adult medicines to their kids, which could lead to serious side effects. Today, in a voluntary concession to pediatricians, drug companies are advising that children under 4 should not be given over-the-counter cold and cough drugs, in addition to antihistamines. These drugs can cause side effects ranging from hives, drowsiness, to unsteadiness. Leading pediatrics groups have been advocating the ban of these drugs because there is no evidence that they work for children under 6. US families spend over $286 million each year on these remedies, which lead to 7,000 emergency room visits per year due to side effects. Read more. Share your perspective.

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