Comments on: Two-Year Check-Up: Thank You, Dr. Newstadt http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/2008/11/30/two-year-check-up-thank-you-dr-newstadt/ Fast times and wild living with (the former) Baby Whozit... Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:02:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.4 By: Jessica http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/2008/11/30/two-year-check-up-thank-you-dr-newstadt/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:20:53 +0000 http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/?p=538#comment-150 In fact, I do worry. As does Dr. Newstadt, who was not happy that the previous doc had misdiagnosed an ear infection and that the one before him prescribed the wrong antibiotic for a very real one. This time Simon’s blood work indicated a virus, but Dr. Newstadt could not rule out a strep infection since Simon’s throat was beet red and the relevant culture was not taken before we started antibiotics for a non-existent ear infection.

I’m trying to remember that we will likely have several months of these illnesses, and then Simon will build up an immunity to all but the most serious.

Incidentally, pediatricians are among the worst about antibiotic abuse. I think this is because they genuinely hate to see kids suffer and even more so because so many parents demand a pill or quick fix.

]]> By: blg http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/2008/11/30/two-year-check-up-thank-you-dr-newstadt/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:43:38 +0000 http://kidamnesiac.okcomputer.org/?p=538#comment-148 Random question from a non-parent…Do you worry about too many antibiotics, or too liberal use of same? Knowing you, I am 98% sure you have had this conversation with the saintly Dr. Newstadt

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