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medication administration  

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  • Medication administration in schools refers to the delivery of medications, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC), to children within the school environment. An estimated 10% to 20% of school children in the United States have been diagnosed with a chronic health condition, many of which will require treatments with medications. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Medication Administration]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/medication_administration

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