Raw Milk Warning

Raw Milk Warning

Anyone who consumed raw milk or milk products from Udder Milk within the last 6 months should see their physician and receive post-exposure antibiotic treatment. This CDC advisory comes after a New Jersey woman contracted Brucella abortus RB51 after drinking raw milk...
Treating Kids with Acute Appendicitis without Surgery?

Treating Kids with Acute Appendicitis without Surgery?

In a small group of kids (102,  ages ranging from 7-17) who presented with acute, uncomplicated appendicitis families chose whether the patient would immediately have laparoscopic surgery or begin antibiotic therapy. Of these cases 37 chose antibiotics, and 65...
Animal Antibiotics and Children’s Health

Animal Antibiotics and Children’s Health

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken a stand against the use of nontherapeutic antibiotics in animals. This report describes how the use of antibiotics as growth stimulants in livestock contributes to strains of resistant organism and potential infection...

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