Contact: Victolynn Flemmings, R.N. - Please use comments field at the bottom of this page and address comments to Sis. Flemmings or Sis. Jill Friedman, R.N.
Ways to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance…
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Don’t ask your doctor for antibiotics to fight respiratory infections such as the common cold. Those illnesses almost always are caused by viruses. Antibiotics won’t work on them.
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Don’t use antibiotic soap. It gives bugs more chances to develop resistance.
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If a doctor gives you an antibiotic, take it as prescribed. don’t stop when you feel better or your illness may return, and next time the drug may not work as well.
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To fight germs without drugs, wash your hands often.
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Sneeze into the crook of your elbow instead of covering your mouth with your hand. That way, you won’t get germs on your hands and spread them.
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Wash your hands after you blow your nose.
Source: The Michigan Antibiotic Resistance Education Coalition – www.mi-marr.org
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