Are antibiotics good or bad?
Updated | By Workzone with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
As parents, we want our children to
always be in the best of health. So what happens when they get sick and need an
antibiotic?
Are antibiotics really bad for them? Is it really a high-risk-high-reward medication?
Or has it been misconstrued by media myths? If they help us, how do they actually help us?
WATCH: Kids on a plane! The how-to for parents and non-parents when flying
We brought in a general practitioner and fellow mom Dr Louise Engelbrecht to get the truth!
We chatted about what antibiotics actually do to our bodies, what you shouldn’t use antibiotics for, what you should, how much you should take, and what responsible antibiotic use actually entails.
LISTEN: Nursery Rhyme Week: Why your children need them
Listen below to help you make an informed decision when faced with an antibiotic prescription for your little one.
Website: http://www.babybrunch.co.za/practical-parenting-tips/antibiotics-yes-or-no
More From Jacaranda FM
Show's Stories
-
Proof that children mirror what they see adults doing
This kid tries to drink water like a tequila shot...
The Workzone with Alex Jay 1 year, 3 months ago -
If you fail your driver's exam, don't do what this man did
A man who failed his driver's exam decided to hire a 'body double' to at...
The Workzone with Alex Jay 1 year, 3 months ago