FDA : 54 ##5 child deaths from decongestants between 1969 and fall 2010 . 41 child deaths from antihistamines in same period ; most were under 2 . Hearing on Thursday on safety , effectiveness of medications , cold meds on children .
FDA : 54 reported child deaths from decongestants between 1969 and fall 2006 . 69 child deaths from antihistamines in same period ; most were under 2 . Hearing starts Thursday on safety , effectiveness of cough , cold meds on kids .