Potential risks of complementary alternative medicine in infants and children

Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) poses significant risks when applied to infants and children. Our objective is to examine notable instances of CAM usage among parents, unlicensed individuals, and even licensed healthcare practitioners. It is concerning that complications arising from CAM treatments are often overlooked by regulatory bodies and legal authorities. Even licensed healthcare professionals who have profited from misrepresenting evidence-based practices for disease treatment or prevention have seldom faced sanctions from their respective regulatory bodies. This status quo needs to change. Furthermore, there is an urgent need for regulatory agencies, including government bodies, to take legal action against the promotion and sale of dubious CAM products and devices within their jurisdictions. Strengthening existing regulations must be accompanied by more effective enforcement mechanisms.