Children’s ‘super bodies’ fight common illnesses

Illnesses like coughs, sore throats and ear ache are extremely common in young children, but did you know… our children’s ‘super bodies’ are designed to fight off many common illnesses, without the need for antibiotics?

These common ailments and can be unpleasant for children and their caregivers, but are most often caused by viral infections and do not need to be treated with antibiotics.

our children’s ‘super bodies’ get to work, and most children with a normal immune system and up to date immunisations will recover in the same amount of time with or without antibiotics.

Take a look at the usual recovery times for coughs, sore throats, and ear ache.

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/helping-you-stay-well/super-bodies