Children & Antibiotics - Franciscan Health Podcast
Channel: Franciscan Health
Date: 2023-12-21

Franciscan Physician Network pediatrician Timothy Snyder, MD, leads a discussion focusing on antibiotics and the tips and safety practices parents should use when giving antibiotics to children in the Franciscan Health DocPod podcast.

Topics include:
• Why do you get antibiotic prescriptions?
• What type of antibiotics are usually prescribed to children?
• When would an antibiotic prescription for a child be potentially harmful?
• What are some illnesses for which parents mistakenly want to give their children antibiotics?
• What are alternative home remedies to seeking antibiotics for ear infections, sore throats, etc.?
• If green or yellow mucus is present, does that mean a child should get antibiotics?
• What is the difference between a viral infection and bacterial infection? AND what are some signs a viral infection has turned bacterial?
• What are some safety practices parents should utilize regarding administering and storing prescriptions for their children?
• What are some tips for administering antibiotics to babies and toddlers?
• What are side effects for antibiotics?
• What are symptoms of an allergy to antibiotics?
• What should a parent do if their child is reacting badly to their antibiotics or are presenting with symptoms of an allergic reaction?
• If a child is allergic to one type of antibiotic, what should they be prescribed in the future?
• Can a child get antibiotic resistance? What happens if they do?

Resources from Franciscan Health:
▶️ Does My Child Need An Antibiotic?
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/antibiotics-kids
▶️ Wrong Use Of Antibiotics Can Be Risky
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/wrong-use-antibiotics-can-be-risky

Listen to the Franciscan Health DocPod podcast:
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/podcasts