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Follow the links below for information about the effects of antibiotics on children.
Reviewed February 2009
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Antibiotics and children - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Antibiotics have saved the lives of many children with serious illnesses but they are not always the answer.
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Dec 2008
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Meningitis
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Better Health Channel
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Meningitis is when the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges) become infected by bacteria or viruses. Meningitis can cause death. Meningitis symptoms in babies and young children include fever, refusing feeds, fretfulness, being difficult to wake, purplered skin rash or bruising, high moaning cry and pale or blotchy skin. Symptoms of meningitis in adults and older children include headache, fever, vomiting, neck stiffness and joint pains, drowsiness and confusion, purplered skin rash or bruising and discomfort looking at bright lights (photophobia).
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Oct 2008
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Medications for children
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corporateName=Raising Children Network (RCN),jurisdiction=Commonwealth of Australia,sector=non-government
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An explanation of the medications most commonly given to or prescribed for children, with safety advice and questions to ask doctors and pharmacists.
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Jul 2008
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Streptococcal infection group A
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Better Health Channel
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Streptococcal infection - group A is also known as streptococcal disease. It is caused by a bacterium known as Group A (beta-haemolytic) Streptococcus. It can cause sore throat (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or serious complications in rare cases. Occasionally streptococcal infection - group A can lead to serious complications such as rheumatic fever, which can affect the heart, and kidney disease (glomerulonephritis).
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Apr 2008
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Impetigo - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection. It is most common in children and infants, and is more likely when children start attending daycare centres or schools.
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Mar 2007
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Childhood urinary infections
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Australian Prescriber
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Children can develop infection in the urine. Older children usually complain of pain on passing urine, but in younger children the symptoms are less clear. Infants may get a temperature, go off their food or fail to grow for no apparent reason.
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Jan 1999
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