Infants and young children are at higher risk of developing antibiotic-resistant infections due to:

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Infants and young children may be more susceptible to antibiotic-resistant infections due to their exposure to pathogens in daycare or other group settings where illness can spread easily. Antibiotic use in these settings can also contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Developmental differences in pharmacokinetics may require different dosages or medications, but do not necessarily increase the risk of antibiotic resistance. Parents insisting on preventive antibiotics or immunosuppression from vaccines are not primary factors in the development of antibiotic resistance in this age group.

Infants and Young Children Are at Higher Risk of Developing