How To Give Antibiotics To Children Video

Children are very susceptible to infections and bacteria which often require antibiotics. Learn how to give antibiotics to children in this parenting video.

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Ask questions
Follow dosing directions
Get flavored antibiotics
Finish medication

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MEKA TAULBEE: When your doctor tells you that you should give some antibiotics to your child, don't be alarmed; just make sure to ask all the questions that you may have to the pediatrician, that way you're informed. The next thing that you need to do is look at the bottle, and look at the antibiotic or whatever packaging it comes in, and make sure that you follow the dosing information. Depending on your child's age, the antibiotic may come in a little spoon, just fill the liquid into the spoon, and have your children drink it right from that spoon. It's fun. Most antibiotics and most things for children you can get flavored. If you feel that your child will take it, or you'll have an easier time getting them to take it, ask the pharmacist to put some flavoring in there; it'll make it much nicer for your child. Also, make sure that you keep up the dosing times. If it says three times a day, make sure they get it three times a day, and make sure that you finish the antibiotics to the end. This way your child's bacteria or whatever it is that is causing the problem will completely vanish. If you stop the antibiotic before that, chances are is that they will seem better, but they won't really have gotten rid of the problem.

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