Author:
de Castro Tázia Lopes,de Barros Giovana Aparecida,Saldanha Tainá Freitas,Sforsin Andrea Cássia Pereira,Pinto Vanusa Barbosa,Campesatto Eliane Aparecida,Falcão Maria Alice Pimentel
Abstract
Sometimes in life, we can get sick and feel badly—maybe a headache, fever, or other uncomfortable symptoms—and sometimes we need to use a medicine to feel better. Medicines can often taste sweet, have bright colors, or even look like candy. But be careful, medicines are certainly not candy! They are powerful substances capable of curing, treating, and preventing diseases. If we do not use medicines properly, they can be very dangerous or even kill us. That is why it is important to keep medicines in safe places, away from children and animals, and use them only under adult supervision. The best way to practice medicine safety is to learn as much as possible about our medicines and follow the recommendations of our healthcare professionals.
Subject
General Materials Science
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