What organizations and consumers are saying.

The FDA has stated that cough and cold medicines should not be used on children under 2, due to the adverse side effects that could occur. The Consumer Healthcare Products Association supports the recommendation of not giving cough and cold medicines to children under 2. Extreme caution should be used when giving the medication to children under 2. The directions must be followed to ensure that exact doses, and not more, are given. Everyone seems to agree that it is best not to give children under two cold medicines. I agree, I do not think children's health should be put at risk over a cold, do you?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21034121

How?

So....How did this all begin?

True?

Is this issue even an 'issue' according to experts in the field?

Media?

What is everyone else saying about kid's cold medicines?

Who?

Who is to blame, or involved in this mess (i.e., FDA, consumers, drug companies, etc.)?

When?

My Mom used to give me medicine and I'm still alive! When did all this stuff about children's medicine start?

Why?

Why, in your opinion, do you feel that this topic deserves more attention?