Examples of safe medicine habits for kids

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 💊 Always ask a grown-up before taking any medicine. Never take medicine on your own!
• 🌡️ Check the dosage on the medicine label. Make sure you understand how much to take.
• 📅 Pay attention to the expiration date. Expired medicine can be harmful.
• ⚠️ Only take medicine prescribed to you. Never share medicine with others.
• 🔒 Keep medicines locked away and out of reach. This prevents accidental ingestion.
• ❓ If you have questions about medicine, ask a parent, guardian, or doctor.
• 🗑️ Dispose of unused or expired medicine properly. Don't flush them down the toilet.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the MOST important rule about taking medicine?
   1. A. Taking it quickly
   2. B. Asking a grown-up first
   3. C. Taking it with juice
   4. D. Sharing it with a friend
2. What should you check on a medicine label?
   1. A. The color
   2. B. The dosage
   3. C. The smell
   4. D. The price
3. Why is it important to check the expiration date on medicine?
   1. A. To make sure it tastes good
   2. B. To ensure it's still effective and safe
   3. C. To see if it's on sale
   4. D. To know when to ask for more
4. What should you do with medicine that is past its expiration date?
   1. A. Keep using it
   2. B. Give it to a friend
   3. C. Dispose of it properly
   4. D. Mix it with new medicine
5. Whose medicine is it safe to take?
   1. A. Your sibling's medicine
   2. B. Your friend's medicine
   3. C. Medicine prescribed to you
   4. D. Medicine that looks like candy
6. Where should medicines be stored to keep kids safe?
   1. A. On a low shelf
   2. B. In a locked cabinet
   3. C. In the refrigerator
   4. D. On the kitchen counter
7. Who should you ask if you have questions about your medicine?
   1. A. Your pet
   2. B. A parent, guardian, or doctor
   3. C. A classmate
   4. D. A TV commercial