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Medications & Vaccines
Learn more about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including how to safely use them and how to get help paying for them.
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Medical Consent Cards
If a child's parents can't be reached in an emergency, this card can authorize another caregiver to provide consent for medical treatment.
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