Caterpillars can cause rashes...

A rash caused by touching a caterpillar can look like welts, small, fluid-filled sacs called vesicles, raised red bumps, or areas of red, scaly skin. Sometimes a child may feel mild to moderate stinging or pain.

If your child actually touches a caterpillar and has an immediate reaction, the first thing you should do is remove as many of the tiny hairs that will have rubbed off on his or her skin as possible.
You can do this with adhesive tape: Rub a strip of tape onto the area where the hairs are and pull them off, like you would to remove lint from a piece of clothing. Repeat with fresh tape until you think you've gotten all the hairs you can. Then wash the area with soap and water and dab on a topical, low-potency steroid cream. If the rash really stings, an ice pack can relieve the pain.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/rashes-from-caterpillars-3969706

EpiPen 0.3mg Auto Injector Expiration Date Extension

On June 5, 2019, the FDA announced a 4 month extension on expiration dates of EpiPen 0.3 mg Auto-Injectors (includes generic version).

NOTE: This extension DOES NOT apply to EpiPenJr. 0.15 mg Auto Injectors.

https://www.fda.gov/…/dr…/extended-use-dates-provided-pfizer

Epinephrine Auto-injectors Retain High Levels of Epinephrine Years After Expiration Date, Study Finds

This is intended for informational purposes only. Hopefully the positive outcomes reported by this article and other related studies will convince epinephrine auto-injector manufacturers to extend expiration dates. C. Wetzel, BSN, RN, NCSN

Quote: The results showed that EAIs up to six months past the expiration date retained 100% of the drug, with auto-injectors one year after the expiration date demonstrating 95% drug content or better. All of the EAIs analyzed up to 30 months beyond the labeled expiration date retained at least 90% of the drug content.

Quote: Despite this research, patients should always discuss their medications with a qualified medical professional. “We are not necessarily advocating for use of an expired medication; however, some patients may need to rely on these while drug shortages and cost of medications continue to make new auto-injectors unattainable,” Dr. Kassel added. “What we do hope is this growing body of evidence will eventually lead to more accurate expiration dates for auto-injectors.”

https://snacksafely.com/2019/05/epinephrine-auto-injectors-retain-high-levels-of-epinephrine-years-after-expiration-date-study-finds/

Voluntary Recall: Infant Ibuprofen Oral Suspension (liquid)

Tris Pharma, Inc has expanded its voluntary nationwide retail recall of Ibuprofen oral suspension drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL. This is due to health concerns associated with a Higher Concentration of Ibuprofen than what is advertised on the product.

Information in the recall notice indicates this product was sold at WalMart, The Family Dollar and CVS Pharmacy.

Please use the following link for the complete FDA Recall Notice and list of affected lot numbers -- https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630112.htm

When to see the doctor: Flu Decision Chart (CVMC: January 15, 2013)