POP QUIZ

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Oct. 25, 1999 12 AM PT

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POP QUIZ: To reduce the risk of a child contracting Reye’s syndrome, what medication should be avoided?

POP QUIZ ANSWER:

Aspirin. If medication is needed, try acetaminophen or ibuprofen, unless the child’s doctor specifically instructs the use of aspirin.