Are We Overusing Antibiotics? The Dangerous Habit Parents Need to Know About

Antibiotics save lives—but are we using them too much?In many homes, antibiotics have become the go-to treatment for almost everything: coughs, colds, fever, sore throats, and stomach illnesses. But antibiotics do not cure every infection—and overusing them can create serious long-term problems.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explores the growing culture of antibiotic misuse, especially in African communities, and explains why antimicrobial resistance is becoming one of the biggest threats to child health worldwide.In this episode we discuss: Why antibiotics do not work for most viral illnesses  The dangers of overusing antibiotics in children  What antimicrobial resistance actually means  Why some infections are becoming harder to treat  Common misconceptions about antibiotics in everyday parenting  How to know when antibiotics are truly needed This episode is designed to help parents make safer, smarter decisions about antibiotics—and understand why “more medicine” is not always better medicine.Healthy Beginnings offers clear and evidence-based conversations about children’s health, family wellbeing, and the systems that shape our lives. New episodes every Monday Have a question? Email: [email protected] by LF Media