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FDA Issues Guidance on Antibiotic Use

Nov 18, 2024

Per the notice below, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance on the use of antibiotics.

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Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day.  But they’re not the answer for every illness.  Antibiotics treat only some infections caused by bacteria – and none caused by viruses.  Talk to your health care professional about the best treatment for you when you are sick.  The FDA encourages taking all medications, including antibiotics, as directed by your health care professional.  Here’s how you can safely use antibiotics so you can get well, protect yourself and your family, and combat antimicrobial resistance.
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