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Do Bugs Need Drugs?

  

A community education program for the wise use of antibiotics


  • Wash your hands
  • Handwashing is the best way to stop the spread of infections

  • Not all bugs are created equal
  • Antibiotics work against bacteria, but not against viruses

  • Use antibiotics wisely!
  • Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics

For more information, visit Do Bugs Need Drugs? on the BCCDC website


Last Updated: December 10, 2010