Antibiotics
Learn about the appropriate use of antibiotics and the dangers of overusing antibiotics for viral infections.
Amoxil
My doctor often prescribes the antibiotic Amoxil when my kids are sick. Shouldn't he be using something stronger?
My doctor often prescribes the antibiotic Amoxil when my kids are sick. Shouldn't he be using something stronger?
Ear Infections and Kids
Does your child need antibiotics for his ear infection?
Does your child need antibiotics for his ear infection?
Antibiotics Poll
How many times were each of your children on antibiotics in the past year?
How many times were each of your children on antibiotics in the past year?
Where are my antibiotics?
My son has had a green runny nose for three days. I took him to a new Pediatrician today and for the first time, I left without a prescription for an antibiotic. Doesn't he need an antibiotic to clear up his sinus infection? How come my last doctor always gave us a prescription?
My son has had a green runny nose for three days. I took him to a new Pediatrician today and for the first time, I left without a prescription for an antibiotic. Doesn't he need an antibiotic to clear up his sinus infection? How come my last doctor always gave us a prescription?
Antibiotics for a Green Runny Nose?
Review whether or not a baby needs antibiotics when they have the flu and green mucus.
Review whether or not a baby needs antibiotics when they have the flu and green mucus.
Why Don't Antibiotics Work Anymore?
With recent ear and sinus infections, my son has had to be on 2 or 3 different antibiotics to get rid of each infection. Why don't antibiotics work anymore? And does it matter which antibiotic my child takes?
With recent ear and sinus infections, my son has had to be on 2 or 3 different antibiotics to get rid of each infection. Why don't antibiotics work anymore? And does it matter which antibiotic my child takes?
Wrong Diagnosis and the Overuse of Antibiotics
Review whether or not a doctor made a mistake in not diagnosing and treating a 'bad chest infection' with antibiotics.
Review whether or not a doctor made a mistake in not diagnosing and treating a 'bad chest infection' with antibiotics.