POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Give dose of first-line antibiotic before referral. Cotrimoxazole, dose = 1 adult tablet or. 3 paediatric tablets or. 7.5 ml of syrup (If child is not able to take an oral antibiotic, give chloramphenicol before referral.) 3. A 2-year-old (11 kg) child needs an antibiotic for PNEUMONIA and ACUTE EAR INFECTION. Give dose of first-line antibiotic. ................
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