Antibiotics Before Age 2 Can Lead to Chronic Conditions, Study Finds

Antibiotics are widely used to treat a host of childhood illnesses quickly and effectively. But new research indicates that antibiotic use in the first two years of life could lead to other health conditions.

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Family Antibiotics Before Age 2 Can Lead to Chronic Conditions, Study Finds Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for common childhood illnesses like sinus and ear infections. But new research shows using antibiotics too much during the first two years of life can lead to these chronic health conditions later in life. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK Treat Yourself to These Black Friday Deals on Essentials for Your Family READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Ongoing COVID-19 School Closures Could Impact Academic Achievement READ NOW  › The 11 Best Family Holiday PJs This Year READ NOW  › The Black-Owned Gift Guide of 2020 READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Family newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy