Antibiotics Update

Antibiotics Update

Antibiotics Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 02/05/2014 01:11 PM EST

New on the MedlinePlus Antibiotics page:

Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems to Be Leveling Off

02/04/2014 12:00 PM EST

Ear infections most common reason for prescriptions in children under 6; trends vary by region

Source: HealthDay

Avoid Antibiotics in Pill Form for 'Swimmer's Ear,' New Guidelines Say

02/03/2014 02:00 PM EST

Instead, use antibacterial or antibiotic eardrops, experts advise

Source: HealthDay