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Antibiotics – You Don’t Always Need Them

SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2017

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By: Rosemary Piser

Antibiotics
(Source: Harvard Health)

2017 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week I November 13-19. During this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be raising awareness about the proper use of antibiotics and the dangers of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

Contrary to what many believe, antibiotics do NOT cure viral infections such as colds, flu, most sore throats, most coughs and bronchitis, many sinus and ear infections.

According to IDPH…

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