Antibiotic Use in Infants: When to Worry and When to Relax
Most childhood infections are viral, so antibiotics are unhelpful and carry side effects. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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Most childhood infections are viral, so antibiotics are unhelpful and carry side effects. the line between normal variation and a reason to call someone for parents managing a baby’s health.
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