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!

Comments

[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

Patient whining is not grounds for prescribing inappropriate medications. Ever.

Good for you on nixing the doc's suggestion :-) ... if you give your body's native, useful bacteria a chance to rebuild their populations, you're giving your body a better long-term ability to naturally fight off infections and illness.