Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Most coughs, colds, and sore throats in children are caused by viruses, not bacteria. That means antibiotics won’t make your child better and can sometimes cause side effects. Unnecessary antibiotic use also contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), making infections harder to treat in the future.
Chapters/Timestamp:
0:00—Introduction
0:38—Understanding Viral vs Bacterial Infections
1:13—The threat of AMR and other risks of unnecessary antibiotic use
2:26—Practical Advice to ease symptoms
3:47—When to visit your General Practitioner
4:30—Protect Antibiotics for the Future
For further information, please visit HSE website:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/common-illnesses/
Share this video with other parents to help protect antibiotics for the future.
#ColdsInKids #ViralInfections #Antibiotics #AMR #Superbugs #RespiratoryInfections #HealthTips #FamilyHealth #StayHealthy #PaediatricCare, #AMS
https://www.tcd.ie/
Most coughs, colds, and sore throats in children are caused by viruses, not bacteria. That means antibiotics won’t make your child better and can sometimes cause side effects. Unnecessary antibiotic use also contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), making infections harder to treat in the future.
Chapters/Timestamp:
0:00—Introduction
0:38—Understanding Viral vs Bacterial Infections
1:13—The threat of AMR and other risks of unnecessary antibiotic use
2:26—Practical Advice to ease symptoms
3:47—When to visit your General Practitioner
4:30—Protect Antibiotics for the Future
For further information, please visit HSE website:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/common-illnesses/
Share this video with other parents to help protect antibiotics for the future.
#ColdsInKids #ViralInfections #Antibiotics #AMR #Superbugs #RespiratoryInfections #HealthTips #FamilyHealth #StayHealthy #PaediatricCare, #AMS
https://www.tcd.ie/
