Most kids and teens with pink eye prescribed unnecessary antibiotics despite guidelines: Study
AP
June 28, 2024 12:01 PM IST
Many children diagnosed with pink eye are still receiving antibiotics, despite medical guidelines discouraging their use for this condition.
![A recent study reveals a concerning trend: despite medical guidelines advising otherwise, a significant majority of children and teens diagnosed with pink eye are still being prescribed antibiotics. A recent study reveals a concerning trend: despite medical guidelines advising otherwise, a significant majority of children and teens diagnosed with pink eye are still being prescribed antibiotics.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/28/550x309/conjunctivitis_1_1666008525516_1719556136011.jpg)
A recent study reveals a concerning trend: despite medical guidelines advising otherwise, a significant majority of children and teens diagnosed with pink eye are still being prescribed antibiotics.
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