Monday, April 23, 2012

Australians confused by antibiotics


Let's say you're sick. Runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, headache - the works. You've got a cold. Not a mild one, but not as bad as the flu.

Do you need antibiotics? Would you ask your doctor for a script for them? A recent survey by the National Prescribing Service reveals that many Australians misuse antibiotics because they don't understand how they work. Not only that, our ignorance is contributing to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Read my full article here.

1 comment:

  1. Bridget - great image - could you tell me where you got it so I could gain permission to use it for a blog i'm writing to promote a new onlie service for depression? Or alternatively, could I use the image and credit your blogsite? my blog is www.bachelormumstyle.blogspot.com.au

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