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Fewer antibiotics, painkillers for children suggested

Sterre Siegenbeek van Heukelhom
Sterre Siegenbeek van Heukelhom Source: AAP

New recommendations from medical professionals across Australia suggest the unnecessary use of antibiotics and painkillers could be causing more harm than good.


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By Preeti K McCarthy

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New recommendations from medical professionals across Australia suggest the unnecessary use of antibiotics and painkillers could be causing more harm than good.


The not-for-profit group N-P-S MedicineWise has compiled the report in an effort to encourage doctors and patients to question if tests, scans and treatments are always essential.

Preeti McCarthy has the full report.

 


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