“…They may portend progression to worse illness and, in some circumstances, they may be life threatening. For a child with an infection, symptoms may be distressing for them and also for parents and prescribers (Harris et al, 2020). Antibiotics, therefore, perform more than eradicating bacteria: they perform social functions regarding the management of time, reducing risk, alleviating negative emotions and shoring up the moral standing of the individual as responsible for themselves and dependent others, if that situation arises.…”