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Emergency Contact Details

1/27/2019

 
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Hospitals
Washington, D.C.
  • Children's National Medical Center
    • ​Address: 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010 
    • Phone: 1-888-884-2327
  • ​Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
    • ​Address: 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
    • Phone: 202-444-2000
Northern Virginia
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
    • ​3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Virginia 22042
    • Phone: 703-776-4001
  •  Virginia Hospital Center
    • ​Address: 1701 North George Mason Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22205
    • Phone: 703-558-5000
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
    • Address: 4320 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22304
    • Phone: 703-504-3000
Maryland
  • Holy Cross Hospital
    • ​Address: 1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
    • Phone: 301-754-7000
  • ​Suburban Hospital
    • ​Address: 8600 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
    • Phone: 301-896-3100
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Phone: 1-800-222-1222
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What to Keep in the Medicine Cabinet

1/27/2019

 
The following is a list of general over-the-counter medicines and supplies that can be included in a medicine cabinet:

  • Medication​
    All medications should have child-proof caps and be kept out of reach of children. Remember,  Always check the expiration date on the medicine first. Never give your child medicine made for adult.
    • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Infant Drops or Syrup.
    • Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Drops or Syrup.
    • Saline nose drops (refer to Upper Respiratory Illness in Common Illnesses below for recipe).
    • Antihistamine (Benadryl 12.5 mg per 5 cc).
    • Mucolytic/Expectorants (Guaifenesin) May use after the age of 2 years.
    • Decongestant (Dimetapp or Sudafed) May use after the age of 6 years—discuss with provider.
    • Babylax suppositories
  • First Aid Kit
    • Rubbing alcohol for umbilical cord
    • Hydrogen peroxide
    • Betadine
    • Petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
    • Sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, and bandages
    • Cotton balls, cotton swabs
    • Antibacterial ointment (Neosporin).
  • Supplies
    • Digital thermometer (refer to Fever and How to Take a Temperature below).
    • Bulb syringe.
    • Sunblock (PABA-free, fragrance-free) Try Neutrogena or Kiehl’s SPF 30 or greater.
    • Mosquito repellents (natural: Cutter lemon eucalyptus, with DEET: Cutter Skinsations 7.0% DEET).
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