Infants and young children are at higher risk of ADRs due to:
1. Immature renal function in school-age children
2. Lack of safety and efficacy studies in the pediatric population
3. Children's skin being thicker than adults, requiring higher dosages of topical medication
4. Infant boys having a higher proportion of muscle mass, leading to a higher volume of distribution
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