CHPA Rolls Out Pediatric Cough/Cold Education Campaign
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
An industry education campaign on proper use of cough/cold products in children will target decision-making points in consumers' lives, with a particular focus on reaching new mothers
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