“Antibiotics – Antimicrobial Resistance” please see below for information this season – How long will the infection last – Antibiotics will not get rid of a cold – Caring for children with a cough.

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”Antibiotics are a powerful tool, but they can lose their effectiveness over time and cannot treat viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs. 

Here’s how to use them responsibly

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/

” It can be scary when our children are ill, we want them back to themselves as quickly as possible. You may think Antibiotics are what your child needs, but this is not always the case. Antibiotics cannot treat viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs. If your not sure what should be your next step, look at the hand guide below on caring for children with coughs.

How long will the infection last and “When Should I worry”