PSA: antibiotic resistance is real

[anotheranon]

Yes, the gubmint lies about some things, but not this. Discussion about the importance of public education about antibiotic resistance, some stats on overuse of antibiotics in clinical and agricultural contexts, and links to other antibiotic resistance sites. I'm hoping my friend L., who recently got her masters' in public health, will weigh in on this subject as I know she knows more than me :)

So - wash your hands, y'all. And if your doc tries to give you an antibiotic when you've got a viral infection, ask why!

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[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

I'm aware of the book, but haven't felt the need to read it ... I know about hormones and medications in feeds (and the difficulties of finding products without these additives) from the growing-up-on-a-farm side (yes, that crap was starting to be put in commercial feeds THAT long ago ... luckily my father and uncles WERE able to grow most of their own livestock fodder, including enough to last through the winter).