Persuasive Essay On Children Taking Antibiotics
In the 1900s we once considered Antibiotics the “Wonder Drug” it is becoming more clear there are many issues we face when consuming this drug, some even life threatening. Having the knowledge on what Antibiotics are capable of can help our future generations, the second biggest user of Antibiotics are children, taking Antibiotics when having a viral infection can cause more health issues and can have long term effects. One of those effects being the bacteria becoming drug-resistant and multiplying to the point where it cannot be treated, parents and physicians are not taking the message seriously, this can have a huge impact on not only our own health but others too. The effects of Antibiotics can be as harsh as hospitalization to a simple stomach ache, however, either one of those can lead to stopping our
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everyday lives. Realizing the appropriate time to take Antibiotics is one step closer to a better, healthier life for everyone. Over the years Antibiotics have been misunderstood, it is now known Antibiotics are not as beneficial because they cannot fight viral infections, creates drug-resistant bacteria, and has many unwanted side effects overall.
Many people are aware that antibiotics do not have the ability to fight viral infections such as the flu, colds, earaches, upper respiratory infections, allergies, etc.
yet accept the drug given and rely on the drug to cure their symptoms. The dictionary definition of a viral infections is “An infection caused by a virus. At present, viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics.” If a doctor prescribes antibiotics, it is best to ask if there are any other options to recover before accepting the antibiotic, taking the few extra seconds to ask can keep our bodies out of harm's way in the future. Nevertheless the fear of overuse should not keep antibiotics away from anyone with a bacterial infection. Ideally, doctors would be able to quickly identify the right antibiotic to treat a particular infection. but labs need days or even weeks to test and identify the bacteria strain. Until the lab results come in, antibiotic treatment is often an educated guess. Everyone has their own judgement when it is time to go to the doctor, but people need to be more aware of the medical field and know when it is the appropriate time to seek a professional
opinion. Due to Antibiotics being over-prescribed “superbugs” or drug resistant bacteria are becoming more and more common which is affecting everyone's health, including the people around us. One common superbug increasingly seen outside hospitals is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These bacteria don’t respond to methicillin and related antibiotics. MRSA can cause skin infections and, in more serious cases, pneumonia or bloodstream infections. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year these drug-resistant bacteria infect more than 2 million people nationwide and killed at least 23,000. Bacterial infections that were treatable for decades are no longer responding to antibiotics, when an antibiotic is prescribed unnecessarily the bacteria in your system becomes stronger and resistant to the drug. When your body becomes sick everyone thinks about taking medicine to kill the bad bacteria, however, that is not the case. It destroys a wide variety of bacteria in your body, including some of the “good” bacteria that help you digest food, fight infection, and stay healthy. Bacteria that are tough enough to survive the drug will have a chance to grow and quickly multiply. Accepting the drug when it is only certain that is would have a positive effect is very important, it is one step closer to keeping ourselves and everyone around us healthy overall. Just like any other medication, Antibiotics have various side effects that are compromising our health or in some cases, becoming deadly. These side effects are not only affecting adults, they affect our children too. It is not clear how antibiotics early in life affect a growing child, but one thing is clear: Whatever the drugs are doing, they're doing it to a lot of kids. By the age two, the average child in the U.S. gets three rounds of antibiotics, Blaser says. That grows to 10 rounds, but age 10. These side effects include, but not limited to: bad rash, bad sore throat, respiratory difficulties, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, swelling of joints, Stevens-johnson syndrome, Retinal detachment, compromised kidney function, widespread pain, tendinitis, heart palpitations, muscle spasms, and compromised gut health. This last side effect is of unique concern because of the important role gut bacteria play in one’s overall health. The facts aren’t entirely known, but a growing body of research links beneficial gut-dwelling bacteria to an active metabolism, improved heart health, better stress hormone levels, fewer allergies, and certain immune system responses. Side effects are not necessarily just harmful effects to our bodies, they have an impact on our daily life as well. Antibiotics can have long term and short term effects, In between are a host of serious reactions that lead to time missed from work or school; one or more trips to the doctor to treat the new symptoms and find a new way to treat the original infection; or worse, hospitalization and/or long-term debilitating complications. Having information about antibiotics can keep you and the people around you safe, the knowledge of the effects for instance, knowing they can range from anaphylactic shock or affecting neuromuscular activity to having to stop your everyday life can help decide if the drug is necessary. With all the facts scientists and doctors are discovering we now know Antibiotics are not as beneficial because they cannot fight viral infections, creates drug-resistant bacteria, and has many unwanted side effects overall. The use of Antibiotics can be harmful to our bodies by using them when not appropriate. They can have many effects including creating drug-resistant bacteria when not properly prescribed or used while having a viral infection. All drugs have side effects but some require a second look before consuming. The once referred as “Wonder Drug” creates more issues for all humans, even if not prescribed. This can be prevented by only consuming Antibiotics when necessary .
everyday lives. Realizing the appropriate time to take Antibiotics is one step closer to a better, healthier life for everyone. Over the years Antibiotics have been misunderstood, it is now known Antibiotics are not as beneficial because they cannot fight viral infections, creates drug-resistant bacteria, and has many unwanted side effects overall.
Many people are aware that antibiotics do not have the ability to fight viral infections such as the flu, colds, earaches, upper respiratory infections, allergies, etc.
yet accept the drug given and rely on the drug to cure their symptoms. The dictionary definition of a viral infections is “An infection caused by a virus. At present, viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics.” If a doctor prescribes antibiotics, it is best to ask if there are any other options to recover before accepting the antibiotic, taking the few extra seconds to ask can keep our bodies out of harm's way in the future. Nevertheless the fear of overuse should not keep antibiotics away from anyone with a bacterial infection. Ideally, doctors would be able to quickly identify the right antibiotic to treat a particular infection. but labs need days or even weeks to test and identify the bacteria strain. Until the lab results come in, antibiotic treatment is often an educated guess. Everyone has their own judgement when it is time to go to the doctor, but people need to be more aware of the medical field and know when it is the appropriate time to seek a professional
opinion. Due to Antibiotics being over-prescribed “superbugs” or drug resistant bacteria are becoming more and more common which is affecting everyone's health, including the people around us. One common superbug increasingly seen outside hospitals is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These bacteria don’t respond to methicillin and related antibiotics. MRSA can cause skin infections and, in more serious cases, pneumonia or bloodstream infections. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), each year these drug-resistant bacteria infect more than 2 million people nationwide and killed at least 23,000. Bacterial infections that were treatable for decades are no longer responding to antibiotics, when an antibiotic is prescribed unnecessarily the bacteria in your system becomes stronger and resistant to the drug. When your body becomes sick everyone thinks about taking medicine to kill the bad bacteria, however, that is not the case. It destroys a wide variety of bacteria in your body, including some of the “good” bacteria that help you digest food, fight infection, and stay healthy. Bacteria that are tough enough to survive the drug will have a chance to grow and quickly multiply. Accepting the drug when it is only certain that is would have a positive effect is very important, it is one step closer to keeping ourselves and everyone around us healthy overall. Just like any other medication, Antibiotics have various side effects that are compromising our health or in some cases, becoming deadly. These side effects are not only affecting adults, they affect our children too. It is not clear how antibiotics early in life affect a growing child, but one thing is clear: Whatever the drugs are doing, they're doing it to a lot of kids. By the age two, the average child in the U.S. gets three rounds of antibiotics, Blaser says. That grows to 10 rounds, but age 10. These side effects include, but not limited to: bad rash, bad sore throat, respiratory difficulties, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, swelling of joints, Stevens-johnson syndrome, Retinal detachment, compromised kidney function, widespread pain, tendinitis, heart palpitations, muscle spasms, and compromised gut health. This last side effect is of unique concern because of the important role gut bacteria play in one’s overall health. The facts aren’t entirely known, but a growing body of research links beneficial gut-dwelling bacteria to an active metabolism, improved heart health, better stress hormone levels, fewer allergies, and certain immune system responses. Side effects are not necessarily just harmful effects to our bodies, they have an impact on our daily life as well. Antibiotics can have long term and short term effects, In between are a host of serious reactions that lead to time missed from work or school; one or more trips to the doctor to treat the new symptoms and find a new way to treat the original infection; or worse, hospitalization and/or long-term debilitating complications. Having information about antibiotics can keep you and the people around you safe, the knowledge of the effects for instance, knowing they can range from anaphylactic shock or affecting neuromuscular activity to having to stop your everyday life can help decide if the drug is necessary. With all the facts scientists and doctors are discovering we now know Antibiotics are not as beneficial because they cannot fight viral infections, creates drug-resistant bacteria, and has many unwanted side effects overall. The use of Antibiotics can be harmful to our bodies by using them when not appropriate. They can have many effects including creating drug-resistant bacteria when not properly prescribed or used while having a viral infection. All drugs have side effects but some require a second look before consuming. The once referred as “Wonder Drug” creates more issues for all humans, even if not prescribed. This can be prevented by only consuming Antibiotics when necessary .