Persuasive Essay On Children Taking Antibiotics

In the 1900s we once considered Antibiotics the “Wonder Drug” it is becoming more clear there are many issues we face when consuming this drug, some even life threatening. Having the knowledge on what Antibiotics are capable of can help our future generations, the second biggest user of Antibiotics are children, taking Antibiotics when having a viral infection can cause more health issues and can have long term effects. One of those effects being the bacteria becoming drug-resistant and multiplying to the point where it cannot be treated, parents and physicians are not taking the message seriously, this can have a huge impact on not only our own health but others too. The effects of Antibiotics can be as harsh as hospitalization to a simple stomach ache, however, either one of those can lead to stopping our
yet accept the drug given and rely on the drug to cure their symptoms. The dictionary definition of a viral infections is “An infection caused by a virus. At present, viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics.” If a doctor prescribes antibiotics, it is best to ask if there are any other options to recover before accepting the antibiotic, taking the few extra seconds to ask can keep our bodies out of harm's way in the future. Nevertheless the fear of overuse should not keep antibiotics away from anyone with a bacterial infection. Ideally, doctors would be able to quickly identify the right antibiotic to treat a particular infection. but labs need days or even weeks to test and identify the bacteria strain. Until the lab results come in, antibiotic treatment is often an educated guess. Everyone has their own judgement when it is time to go to the doctor, but people need to be more aware of the medical field and know when it is the appropriate time to seek a professional