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Antibiotics is not a cure for everything. If a doctor give out antibiotics easily, that doesn't mean he is a good doctor.
Cold and flu are usually caused by virus which can't be killed by antibiotics. You can't really do anything except more fluids, rest and control the temperature. I usually don't give Panadol to my 2 and 1/2 year old until temperature is above 38.5 and she became cranky. It's a natural body response to infection and helps the body to kill germs. If the kid is running and playing, you don't have to give Panadol (not good for liver due to side effects).
Our family doctor has never given antibiotics for no reason. The more antibiotic you take unnecessarily, your body will became more dependent on stronger antibiotics next time. Why not save it to the time you really need it.
The only time my little one took antibiotics is when she got ear infection from blocked nose. I usually bring her back to our doctor if she is not well after 5 days just to check her ear and lungs. Secondary infection (e.g. pneumonia, ear infection) from cold and flu are usually bacteria and that's the time antibiotics are needed. Kids usually recover from cold and flu within a week, if not, they will need to be re-checked for reassurance.
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