Antibiotic Alert by Liz Turner Infants treated with antibiotics in their first six months are 1.5 times more likely to have allergies and 2.6 times more likely to have asthma by age 7 than those who receive no antibiotics, found a study from the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. The risk is even greater if no pets are in the home and the mother has similar conditions. On the other hand, "antibiotics can save lives and should be administered when necessary," says Christine Cole Johnson, Ph.D., senior research epidemiologist. If your infant needs antibiotics, watch for the development of allergic conditions. Related Articles: Tips for Treating Colic New Parent Report: Help for Preemie Parents New Parent Report: Poison Control New Parent Report: Preventing SIDS New Parent Report: Sunscreen Advisory New Parent Report: What is RSV? New Parent Report: Baby Needs a Flu Shot New Parent Report: Cereal Time New Parent Report: Food for a Healthy Baby New Parent Report: Immunize Baby Checklist							BR>
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