Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics, weighed in on a new study that found that half of pediatric patients do not complete their course of antibiotics and when families do have leftover antibiotics, 70% are distributing the meds to other family members. Dr. Chawla told Healio that it is essential for pediatricians to help families understand this is a dangerous practice and that serious consequences can result from sharing antibiotics. Read the full story: Parents freely share children’s antibiotics with others.
Dr. Gigi Chawla warns against antibiotic sharing
- By Alexandra Erritt
- Tags: Education, Family Life, Family Medicine, News, Quick Health Tips
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