“Why are antibiotics risky for kids?”
My son is 4 years old and the doctor prescribed antibiotics for him. My husband told me that they are bad for kids. Is that true?
2 Answers
Hello there! Antibiotics are completely safe for children. On the other hand, if your son has a bacterial infection that is not treated, it could be very dangerous. There are always risks and benefits to everything, but I would trust your doctor on this one!
Some infections needs antibiotics to cure them. Antibiotics get rid of your normal bacteria when you have a virus that antibiotics do not treat. You should ask your doctor is it safe to wait on antibiotics at this time. If not, I would give the antibiotics.
