More infections does not mean more antibiotics

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This social media card is part of a series explaining how to use atibiotics prudently for children.

In their first year of nursery school, children can spend much of their time with a runny nose, cough, or fever. This is normal and helps your child to build up the immunity they will need throughout their lives. More infections does not mean more antibiotics.

More infections does not mean more antibiotics

More infections does not mean more antibiotics

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European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) provides a platform and support for national campaigns on prudent use of antibiotics. EAAD is coordinated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). EAAD started in 2008 and is marked across Europe by national campaigns on or around 18 November.