Michelle-

I am always cautious when someone uses difinitive words like "Never."  People can take it out of context and, as we all know, don't always know the whole story!  I doubt this doctor took into consideration or even heard of MM, I hate to say.  Anyway, there is a risk of children under a certain age taking aspirin.  Reye's syndrome..is associated with aspirin consumption by children with viral diseases such as chicken pox.  

According to Dr. Scott:  

The small risk of Reye's Syndrome -- an inflammatory swelling of the brain following chicken pox infection when aspirin is given -- is outweighed by the consistent long-term benefit of the aspirin administration.  (http://www.boston-neurosurg.org/amphitheater/online.html)

Hope this helps...

-Shari

My husband is a Pediatrician and on a few occasions has given asprin to "our" children when the situation warranted.

However, we predominately use Tylenol with our kids... and ALWAYS Tylenol for any fever related illness.

Rye Syndrome I believe is the biggest risk. If you give asprin for fever without knowing the cause of the fever....that is just dangerous.  In your situation....it is not for fever...it is for management. I would however, ask the doctor if you should avoid the asprin therapy when she presents a cold or flu.

Just my 2 cents!

smiles...Diane