Author: Guy Boertje
How to Handle Missed Pediatric Medication Doses Safely: Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Learn the safe, step-by-step rules for handling missed pediatric medication doses. Never double up - here's exactly when to give, skip, or call your doctor based on drug type and timing.
- Dec 29, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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How to Store and Label Breast Milk When Taking Temporary Medications
Learn how to safely store and label breast milk when taking temporary medications. Most meds don't require you to stop breastfeeding-just label your milk correctly and time your pumps wisely.
- Dec 27, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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The Science of Medication Safety: Understanding Risk, Benefit, and Real-World Evidence
Understanding how medication safety science works - from clinical trials to real-world data - helps patients and providers make smarter, safer choices. Learn how risk, benefit, and evidence come together to protect lives.
- Dec 25, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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How to Prepare for Pediatric Procedures with Pre-Op Medications: A Practical Guide for Parents
Learn how to safely prepare your child for surgery or procedures using pre-op medications. Get clear guidelines on fasting, sedatives like midazolam and ketamine, special cases like asthma and epilepsy, and what to do before and after.
- Dec 19, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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What to Do If a Child Swallows the Wrong Medication: Immediate Steps to Save a Life
If your child swallows the wrong medication, act fast. Call Poison Control at 800-222-1222 right away. Don't induce vomiting. Know the signs of danger and how to prevent future accidents.
- Dec 18, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How to Reduce Side Effects and Stay Safe
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps cut side effects, stop dangerous drug interactions, and simplify complex regimens. Learn how this free service works and who benefits most.
- Dec 15, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Telehealth Medication Reviews: How to Prepare and What to Ask
Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review and what questions to ask to catch dangerous drug interactions, reduce side effects, and improve safety. Essential for anyone on multiple medications.
- Dec 15, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing research shows that carefully reducing unnecessary medications in older adults improves safety, reduces falls, and enhances quality of life. Learn how it works and who benefits most.
- Dec 11, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Kava and Liver Health: Safety with Other Medications
Kava may help with anxiety, but combining it with medications can cause severe liver damage. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, how extraction methods affect risk, and safer alternatives.
- Dec 10, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Travel with Blood Thinners: How to Stay Safe Abroad
Traveling with blood thinners is safe if you plan ahead. Know your medication type, stay hydrated, move often, and carry your prescriptions. DOACs are easier to manage abroad than warfarin. Never skip doses-even with jet lag.
- Dec 8, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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