Antibiotics and Colds
If you have a cold and feel lousy, of course you want an antibiotic to help you feel better. Many people turn to their health care providers and say, "I need an antibiotic." But, antibiotics don't work for the common cold, which is caused by viruses. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Taking an antibiotic unnecessarily can be dangerous to your health and can increase the risk of antibiotic resistance. When bacteria become resistant to medicine, the medicine won't work as well, or at all.
Take care of your health!
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