Children Are Taking Fewer Antibiotics

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By Molly Grady

Story Created: Jun 18, 2012 at 3:01 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2012 at 3:01 PM CDT

Children in the US are taking fewer prescription drugs.

The Food and Drug Administration says the number of prescriptions for kids is down seven percent from 2002.

The biggest drops were seen in antibiotics and drugs for allergies and pain.

But some prescriptions are increasing, especially contraception for teens and medications for asthma and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

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