Antibiotics in Food: Should Parents Be Concerned?
Antibiotics have been helping people get well since the 1930s. In fact, chances are good that your child has already taken antibiotics for a common infection like strep throat or a urinary tract infection. At the same time, you've also heard that too many antibiotics are dangerous for our health. This is one reason pediatricians are careful to prescribe antibiotics only when they're needed and helpful. But antibiotics in our food supply can pose concerns, too. Here are key points from an AAP report on food, antibiotics and your child's health.
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