Antibiotics are
Over Prescribed
[Posted 08/01/2008]
Too
many people see antibiotic medication as a
“cure-all” technique. Of course antibiotics can be
effective in bacterial infections, yet they are even
prescribed for presumed viral infections. Why do
health professionals continue to over prescribe, and
why do patients demand antibiotics? Will
antibiotic-resistance infections continue to rise?
To better educate the public and healthcare
professionals, the American Academy of Urgent Care
Medicine (AAUCM) has teamed up with the US Food and
Drug Administration (USFDA) to produce the brochure,
“Preserve a Treasure.” This brochure is available
along with public service announcements and posters
in English and Spanish at http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/antibiotics_all_resources.htm.
Related Links:
AAUCM News Article
USFDA Website
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