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Cough Syrup Under Two: India Warns Parents as Cases Prompt Investigations into Pediatric Deaths
What Happened In recent weeks, 11 children died in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh after being given cough syrups, triggering a nationwide debate on pediatric medicine safety in India. Health authorities say the deaths are under investigation and that misinformation has circulated about the role of cough syrups. In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, within about 15…
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Cough Syrup Warning: Do Not Give to Children Under Two
Background: Government Warning on Cough Syrups The Indian government has issued a crucial caution against giving cough syrups to children under two years old. The warning follows social media chatter and reports from several states about pediatric deaths that were initially linked to cough syrups. In response, the Union health ministry has advised parents and…