6-month-old baby falls ill after Kerala doctor prescribes overdose of paracetamol, case filed

A 6-month-old baby in Kerala fell critically ill after a doctor at Aluva Government District Hospital mistakenly prescribed an overdose of paracetamol. The infant's father filed a complaint, leading the police to register a case against the doctor. This incident highlights the critical need for stringent oversight in medical prescriptions to prevent such medical errors that can have life-threatening consequences for patients, especially vulnerable infants. The case underscores broader concerns about healthcare standards and patient safety protocols in public health facilities.