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Ear infection
(continue)
 How will my doctor
will decide which antibiotic, if any, is right
for my child?
Your doctor will think about many things when choosing an
antibiotic Ease of dosing is only one of them. Only
your doctor can decide what kind of infection your child
has. He or she can also decide the best way to treat the
infection.
You may live in an area where there is a high rate of
"resistance". This means that some antibiotics may not work
for your child where you live. Your doctor will think about
this when prescribing an antibiotic for your child
My child
feels better. Does she need to take the rest of the doses?
Yes! Your child may start to feel better before all of the
doses have been taken. But if you stop early, the infection
might not be gone. Give your child ALL of the doses your
doctor tells you must be taken.
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Tips
● If you think your
child has an ear infection, see a doctor
● Let your doctor
decide if an antibiotic is needed
● Don't ask for an
antibiotic if your child has a cold or the flu.
VIRUSES cause these. An antibiotic won't work
● Give your child all
of the doses on the bottle label. Finish the FULL
prescription
● Don't give one
child's antibiotic to a sibling.
● Throw away any
leftover medicine after your child takes all of the
doses the doctor says must be taken
● Listen to your
doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions. Give
doses at the right time for as many days as needed
● Always keep medicine
out of the reach of children
Source: "Child" magazine |
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