Health professionals are trying to get the message through about antibiotics ..
Health professionals are trying to get the message through about antibiotics ..
18 July 2018
They won't fix colds and flues, and overuse can instead lead to drug resistance.
A 'Keep Antibiotics Working' campaign launched this week emphasises antibiotics are beneficial for bacterial infections but don't affect viruses.
Pharmac Deputy Medical Director Bryan Betty says it's crucial to follow the instructions for antibiotics so they keep working.
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