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Breaking the Antibiotic Habit by P.A. Offit & -Offit Fass
Parent's Guide to Coughs, Colds, Ear Infections and Sore Throats
Bacterial infections are becoming progressively resistant to the only medicines that can treat them-antibiotics. This resistance is quickly developing because antibiotics are over-prescribed, particularly to children, who account for more than 70% of all antibiotic usage in the US each year.A vital and urgent guide to decreasing antibiotic use and protecting children from the "superbug" crisis Bacterial infections are becoming progressively resistant to the only medicines that can treat them-antibiotics. This resistance is quickly developing because antibiotics are given to children who don't need them, particularly children with viral infections. The timely Breaking the Antibiotic Habit approaches the crisis in a straightforward and practical manner, explaining to parents how to distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, and how to effectively work with their doctor to use antibiotics only when necessary. * Gives expert information on over-the-counter remedies and natural supplements-which are best for specific symptoms, and which to avoid altogether |
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| ISBN-10 : 0471319821 | ISBN-13 : 9780471319825 |
| RRP : £7.99 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Country Publication : United States
Publication Date : 06/04/1999
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Page Length : 192mm
Page Size : 229mm