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Detailed information on the use of antibiotics and children

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Well-Child Checkup: 15 Months

At the 15-month checkup, the health care provider will examine the child and ask how it's going at home. This sheet describes some of what you can expect.

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The Growing Child: 1-Year-Olds

Your child is a toddler now and very active! They can climb stairs while holding on and play with push and pull toys.

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When to Use Antibiotics for Your Child

Taking antibiotics for reasons other than a bacterial infection can cause problems. For example, your child may have side effects from the medicine. And resistant bacteria can be made, which means future infections can be harder to treat.

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