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Antibiotics cure infections caused by bacteria; however they have no effect against infections caused by viruses, like a cold or the flu.
Taking antibiotics when they’re not needed helps resistant bacteria grow. When bacteria become resistant the antibiotics that once combated them are no longer effective. These resistant bacteria can stay in your body or can spread to other people. |
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The following treatment guides are helpful if you or your child have upper respiratory symptoms and aren't sure what kind of treatment you need.
Click the links below to view each guide.
 What causes earaches, when earaches need antibiotics and symptom relief. Earache treatment guide (pdf)
 What causes coughs, when coughs need antibiotics and practical cough treatment. Cough treatment guide (pdf)
 What is sinusitis, when antibiotics help and practical sinus treatment. Sinus treatment guide (pdf)
 What causes sore throats, when antibiotics help and practical sinus treatment. Sore throat treatment guide (pdf)
Treatment guides were created by Oregon AWARE and the Oregon Health Authority. |
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