OTC (Over the Counter Safety)

Hello parents and teachers,

Did you know that over 20,000 kids per year need medical help due to medicine mistakes or misues?

A free, evidence-based, comprehensive Common Core-ready educational program on the safe use of over-the-coun ter (OTC) medicines, with a rich online hub atscholastic.com/otcmedsafety
Lesson plans, teacher/facilitator guides, student worksheets, activities, posters, assessment tools, family resources, and videos target 5th- and 6th-grade classroom, health, and physical education teachers; school nurses; and community leaders and coalitions

Evidence -based program tested with more than 1,000 students
Modeled after FDA's Medicines in My Home program
Tested with teachers, students, and leading organizations in pediatrics and education

Research shows thatstudents begin to self-medicate arow1d age 11. If not equipped with the knowledge and training to make safe choices, mistakes can happenl
Byage 16, approximately 90% of adolesce nts report self-administering OTC medications. Over 20,000 kids per year need medical help due to medicine mistakes or misuse.'

Identify the differences between prescription (Rx) and OTC medicines .
Understand the importance of the Drug Facts label and be able to identify its different sections. Understand safe storage locations for OTC medicines.
Understand that using OTC medicines irresponsibly can cause harm.
Recognize wisafe situations involving OTC medicines and brainstorm solutions using problem-solving skills.
Identify the Poison Help number (1-800-222-1222)and understand that this free resource is available to support safe medicine use.