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Out of Town Without a Doctor: Treating Sick Kids on Vacation
Hardworking parents can save all year, looking forward to the week when they can spend time with their family and take a vacation. Once on the road, few things strike fear in this parent’s heart more than the plaintive whining of, “I don’t feel good!” One out of every five children have a prescription filled for them in any given month, so it’s likely you’ll have at least one sick kid on vacation during your lifetime. It’s rarely a reason to cancel your vacation plans for the whole family, though, and how you treat the illness can make a difference in everyone’s vacation enjoyment. Assess the Situation Look at…