Abhishek Mishra
Physician · Dermatology ·
Medical Myth vs Fact ❌ Myth: Antibiotics help treat common colds and flu. ✅ Fac…
Medical Myth vs Fact
❌ Myth: Antibiotics help treat common colds and flu.
✅ Fact: Antibiotics treat certain bacterial infections, not viral infections like the common cold or flu.
Unnecessary antibiotic use can contribute to antibiotic resistance and cause unwanted side effects.
💬 Have you encountered this misconception?
📖 Source: CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/about/
www.cdc.gov
https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/about/