Amid rising child NJ infections, FDA reports amoxicillin shortage
Amoxicillin is not used as a treatment for RSV, COVID, or the flu, but is commonly prescribed for ear infections, strep, and whooping cough.
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Effort to curb overuse of antibiotics amid cold, flu seasons
It's cold season and the miserable trudge in seeking antibiotics because their mucus turned green, or the cough has nagged for weeks.
Are you taking too many antibiotics?
As the weather turns colder and more people get sick, doctors increasingly find themselves writing prescriptions for antibiotics. And while antibiotics do save lives, overtaking them could spell trouble down the line.