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Poster: Is this an effective protection against colds or flu? Neither are antibiotics.
Taking antibiotics against a cold or the flu has no benefit for you: antibiotics simply do not work against viral infections
Key messages for the general public
Antibiotics are not the solution for infections caused by viruses such as common colds or flu.
Key messages for the general public: Self-medication with antibiotics
Self-medication with antibiotics is not a responsible use of antibiotics
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Patient brochure
A patient leaflet for primary care prescribers to hand out to patients: it explains to patients what antibiotic resistance is and why appropriate use of antibiotics is important.
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Poster: Antibiotics. Use them wisely – and never against colds and flu
40% of all Europeans wrongly believe that antibiotics work against colds and flu, show the data from the 2013 Eurobarometer on antibiotic consumption and knowledge.
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Poster: Antibiotics. Ask your doctor for advice: other medicines can help relieve your symptoms
40% of all Europeans wrongly believe that antibiotics work against colds and flu, show the data from the 2013 Eurobarometer on antibiotic consumption and knowledge.
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Poster: Antibiotics. Ask your pharmacist for advice: other medicines can help relieve your symptoms
40% of all Europeans wrongly believe that antibiotics work against colds and flu, show the data from the 2013 Eurobarometer on antibiotic consumption and knowledge.
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Poster: Is this an effective protection against colds or flu? Neither are antibiotics.
Taking antibiotics against a cold or the flu has no benefit for you: antibiotics simply do not work against viral infections
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Poster: Is this an effective protection against colds or flu? Neither are antibiotics.
Taking antibiotics against a cold or the flu has no benefit for you: antibiotics simply do not work against viral infections