11/22/2025
💊 It’s U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week!
Did you know antibiotics don’t work for viruses like colds or the flu? 🦠 Using antibiotics when they aren’t needed can do more harm than good, leading to side effects and antibiotic resistance.
Here’s what parents should know:
✅ Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viral ones. Most colds, coughs, and sore throats will get better on their own.
✅ Not every ear or sinus infection needs antibiotics. Many clear up with rest, fluids, and comfort care.
✅ Only use antibiotics as prescribed. Don’t share leftover medicine or save it for later.
✅ Antibiotic resistance is real. Misuse makes it harder to treat infections in the future.
Talk with your child’s pediatrician about the right treatment for their illness. Sometimes, the best medicine is simply time and care. 💜