Most childhood coughs and sniffs are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.
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This social media card is part of a series explaining how to use atibiotics prudently for children. This one explains why giving antibiotics “just in case” may do more harm than good.
Most childhood coughs and sniffs are caused by viruses. Antibiotics do not work against viruses.
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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.