Bibliographic Info
GuidelineRecommendations for management of common childhood conditions : evidence for technical update of pocket book recommendations : newborn conditions, dysentery, pneumonia, oxygen use and delivery, common causes of fever, severe acute malnutrition and supportive care
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Children with non-severe pneumonia who fail on the first line treatment with amoxicillin should have the option of referral to a facility where there is appropriate second line treatment