06/05/2026
🚫 MYTH: Antibiotics cure viruses.
✅ FACT: Antibiotics only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, or most sore throats.
Taking antibiotics when they aren’t needed can:
❌ Cause unwanted side effects
❌ Increase antibiotic resistance
❌ Make future infections harder to treat
The best treatment depends on the cause of your illness. That’s why it’s important to get evaluated by a healthcare provider before starting antibiotics.
🩺 Not every cough, cold, or sore throat needs an antibiotic.
Have questions about your symptoms? Our team at Stetho MD is here to help.
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