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Are antibiotics safe for children?
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Yes: All antibiotics may have side effects including very rare serious ones. However, if used properly the safety of the antibiotic far, far outweighs the danger of the complications the infection may cause.Always check with your doctor.
Answered 12/10/2012
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Yes: Antibiotics are usually safe when they are indicated reduced dosing or weight based dosing is commonly recommended.
Answered 4/7/2013
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