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Pediatric Medicine Administration: How to Get TB Medicine in the Child and Not in You!

This fact sheet includes helpful hints on pediatric medicine administration if a child has difficulty swallowing pills or capsules.

Author:

Oregon Public Health Division

Audiences:

Parents/Families

Topic:

Children, TB Treatment, Treatment- Patient Adherence

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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