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Browsing: Antibiotics
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The Whys and Hows of Antibiotic Overuse
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Avoiding Antibiotics for Ear Infections
It used to be automatic for doctors to prescribe amoxicillin the moment a child rubbed at an ear. Now they’re…
Flu Season … Wait Before Taking That Z-Pack!
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Tygacil treats infections caused by bacteria. The FDA Drug Safety Communication has issued a warning of increased risk of death…
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