If Parents’ False Beliefs Bring Kids to ER for Colds is to be believed, parents aren’t very bright:
Most colds are caused by viruses, and most get better on their own without the need for medical care. Despite this, 66% of parents say they believe bacteria could sometimes cause colds, and more than half report feeling that antibiotics — which target bacteria — could cure colds.And almost one quarter of parents surveyed said they would bring their children to the emergency room if they developed a cold, while 60% said they would seek care at a doctor’s office.
I have to wonder about the survey. One quarter of parents would bring their children to the emergency room for a cold?