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Neve Brissenden

RARE PHOTOS: Nationwide shortage of common antibiotics | Rare Historical Photos

Several antibiotics used to treat infections in children are in short supply. (Melanie Foster/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Children are bearing the brunt of a nationwide antibiotic shortage that doctors warn could lead to more hospitalisations.

More than 300 medications are in short supply, particularly treatments for strep throat and liquid antibiotics used for children.

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