Today, November 18 is celebrated on European Day for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics. Antibiotics are very powerful medications that misused can have serious consequences, especially when we talk about young children. Among them, stop curing when really necessary. Therefore, wear them well.
46% of Spaniards still believe that antibiotics are effective against colds and flu. But this they don't kill viruses, therefore do not cure diseases caused by a virus such as sore throat, cough, flu or colds, much less serve to prevent. They only cure those diseases caused by infections of bacterial origin, such as tonsillitis or bacterial pharyngitis.
The use of antibiotics in infants under one year of age is associated with an increased risk of asthma in children, a risk that grows every time a new treatment is applied, as well as an increased risk of developing obesity, as it could end up with healthy bacteria. that influence how we process nutrients in our body.
It is a medication that should be always prescribed by the doctor after checking that the infection is caused by a bacterium and not a virus. Another very important recommendation is to administer the dose indicated by the doctor, which is calculated according to the child's weight, respecting the treatment time, and not using antibiotics that have been prescribed on another occasion or to another person.
