Being a Grandmother has its down side, when one is an advocate for natural treatment, and the parents are not!  When my Granddaughter ran a fever recently, I had no luck explaining the function of fever, and why treating it with baby aspirin was not the answer.

Granted this story of a little girl who tragicallly lost her sight through a similar action/reaction is a rarity. However, the basic truth is the same.

Pain and fever serve a function, and chemically short-circuiting them can lead to unexpected consequences. I urge you to read Dr. Mercola's comments on this event, which follow the article itself at this link.

Over the Counter drugs have their own risks, which can sometimes be extremely serious  Consider Tylenol.