Rethinking Antibiotics for Kids – Tips for Parents and Providers

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Discover why antibiotic stewardship is vital to decrease the risk of disease spread and severe illness.</p> <p>We鈥檒l tackle the challenges of managing patient and family expectations when it comes to antibiotic use and share strategies for reassuring parents about non-antibiotic treatments for common ailments. We鈥檒l also discuss many of the risks involved in overprescribing.</p> <p>Learn how Green Hills Pediatrics is leading a cultural shift towards more thoughtful antibiotic use by educating patients and tracking prescription data. 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