9 Conditions That Do (or Don't) Need Antibiotics
Like many living things, bacteria are prone to random mutations, including those that can render antibiotics ineffective against them. The more often a child takes an antibiotic, the greater the chance that a resistant strain will colonize in their system. Even if they don't develop symptoms themselves, they could easily transmit these harmful bacteria to others. child getting medicine with syringe Image zoom Credit: Shutterstock A big part of the problem: Doctors are dispensing antibiotics to inf...