Two-thirds of the patients who came to the hospital were given antibiotics for 2-3 days by their parents, even though some patients took antibiotics themselves without their parents' knowledge.
According to Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, former Head of Pediatrics, Bach Mai Hospital, it is still common for parents to arbitrarily use antibiotics for their children. Up to two-thirds of patients who come to the examination have been given antibiotics by their parents for 2-3 days, even though some patients take antibiotics themselves without their parents' knowledge.
Seeking for medical help, two-thirds of children took antibiotics
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung said that the habit of giving children antibiotics is extremely dangerous, not only not curing but also causing antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance can lead to irreversible deaths because of resistant bacteria.
Antibiotic resistance is being considered a global crisis in which the world is facing an era of post-antibiotic - when very normal diseases can also cause death for humans.
According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 30-50% of human antibiotic use is inappropriate.
Many cases of colds, flu, bronchitis and some ear and sinus infections are often given antibiotics improperly by parents, even prescribed by doctors.
Pediatricians warn that the habit of giving your child antibiotics is extremely dangerous. Photo: Childrens's Health.
The use of antibiotics in these cases is not only difficult to cure infections, but also can cause many other side effects, such as killing beneficial bacteria or at least not causing disease. This facilitates the growth of harmful bacteria, overwhelming beneficial bacteria.
Usually, patients often stop taking antibiotics when the body feels better. However, the right treatment and sufficient doses are necessary to completely destroy the pathogenic bacteria.
Ask your doctor about prescriptions
Dr. Tang Thi Minh Thu, Department of Pediatrics, 108 Central Military Hospital, said that antibiotic resistance not only affects medical care, but also reduces the chances of people being treated and treated, especially For children.
Dr. Thu thinks parents and caregivers need to understand what antibiotics are. This is a medication used to prevent and treat cases of bacterial infection. Antibiotics kill only bacteria and have no effect on viruses.
The risk of antibiotic resistance makes treatment difficult for children. Photo: Parents.
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria mutate to counteract the effects of this drug. The nature of this phenomenon is a natural evolutionary phenomenon. However, the wrong use of antibiotics in humans and animals makes this situation a lot faster.
Overuse of antibiotics costs money, leads to longer illnesses and increases the risk of death. Dr. Thu said that for parents, should not buy antibiotics for children to drink.
When taking children to see a doctor, they should boldly ask the doctor about his prescription, what antibiotics are and why the doctor uses antibiotics. Parents do not ask the doctor to prescribe antibiotics for their children.
When using antibiotics, do not abandon when you see the symptoms of disease better, less. Parents should let the child finish the entire course of antibiotics even if he / she feels better. Discontinuing the drug will cause the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Parents note not to keep the medicine to self-use for the next sick, do not use other people's antibiotics for their children. In particular, do not share your child's prescription with other children despite similar symptoms.
Parents should make it a habit to record antibiotic use: Names, dose, duration, and any side effects that occur in the child. Share this information with your doctor whenever your baby is prescribed antibiotics to help him or her choose the best antibiotic.
In order for children to have good health, parents should enhance the body's natural resistance by eating a sufficient diet, balancing meat, fish, eggs, milk ... and fruits and vegetables.
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City International Hospital manages and uses antibiotics safely and effectively
Recently, the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City has issued an action program on combating antibiotic resistance with the goal of promoting prevention and resistance activities, in order to minimize drug resistance, improve quality and effectiveness. results of medical examination and treatment, contributing to the protection, care and improvement of the people's health of the city, fulfilling the objectives of the national action plan on anti-drug resistance of the Ministry of Health.
With the above goal, City International Hospital implements a number of synchronous activities to raise the public's awareness about appropriate antibiotic use; improve knowledge, skills and practices on safe and effective use of antibiotics for health workers; improve hospital infection control capacity, develop antibiotic treatment guidelines and guidelines for infectious diseases in the hospital based on responsible antibiotic use data. .
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Quang Binh - Deputy Medical Director.
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Quang Binh, Deputy Medical Director of City International Hospital (CIH), the Doctor who directly directed the program "Manage antibiotics and use antibiotics effectively and safely" at the hospital, said many diseases People have the misconception that antibiotics can cure all illnesses and they often require doctors to prescribe high doses to cure them quickly. In medicine, antibiotics are drugs used in the treatment of bacterial infections, if we misuse, misuse will weaken these bactericidal weapons and lead to antibiotic resistance. Statistics also show that Vietnam is now among the countries with the highest antibiotic resistance, due to the widespread and prolonged use of antibiotics.
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General disclaimer
Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.
