My daughter has bedn recently quite sick and I waited for 4 days until she started antibiotics. Now I think she coukd have had them earlier and avoid sleepless nights and getting exhausted. What do you think? Is the fear of antibiotics overexagerated? thanks

I think if a doctor described antibiotics, it is best to follow instructions and start the medication on time. Antibiotics work best when completed according to the prescribed schedule. Personally, I have no issues giving my child antibiotics. If I took them to see the doctor and they are prescribed, I'd follow the instructions and feed them to my child accordingly, else the doctor's trip would have been a waste. Moreover alot of us grew up taking antibiotics when we were sick and we turned out okay.

follow your pd's instruction. They will know best. ie when to give and will not prescribe unless necessary. No need to worry. can feed probiotics to protect the gut.