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Overdose

An overdose happens when a person takes more than the normal or recommended amount of something, usually a drug. An overdose can result in harmful symptoms or death.

Taking too much of something on purpose is called an intentional or deliberate overdose. If the overdose happens by mistake, it is called an accidental overdose.

Current as of: August 20, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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2025 Flu Vaccines

Our flu vaccines will be available for patients starting on Monday, August 25, 2025. At Anderson Hills Pediatrics, we strongly recommend that all children aged six months and older get this year’s flu vaccine.

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