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Emergency Contact Details

1/27/2019

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

Poison Control Center

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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Hours

Monday - Thursday
9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Friday 9am-2pm

Telephone

(202) 466-5350
Answering Service:
703-535-1856

Address

2440 M Street NW
Suite #422
Washington, DC 20037

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