“Get Smart” About Antibiotics Antibiotics are invaluable
medications for treating certain infections caused by bacteria.
Since they were first developed in the 1940s, antibiotics have
saved millions of lives. When used correctly, they can make the
difference between life and death. But antibiotics have been
overused, and as a result, have become less effective. Bacteria
have adapted and developed resistance to many types of
antibiotics. In recent years, patients have demanded
antibiotics, even for viral infections where antibiotics are
useless, and healthcare providers have provided them, even when
they are of no value. In order to continue to have antibiotics
work, they should be used only when they are truly necessary.
The information and links on this page have been designed to
assist patients and healthcare providers understand when
antibiotics should and should not be used.What Are Antibiotics?
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