The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises patients and their families to use antibiotics only when necessary
to further reduce antibiotic resistance, the spread of superbugs and protect
patients from side effects from antibiotics. In observance of U.S. Antibiotic
Awareness Week Nov. 12-16 and throughout the year, North Oaks Health System
joins with the CDC in promoting "Be Antibiotics Aware," an educational
effort to raise awareness about the importance of safe antibiotic use.
North Oaks Clinical Pharmacist Jennifer Bowles explains why smart use
of antibiotics means best care in this TANGI 96.5 FM "Health Notes"
segment with Host Johnny Chauvin. Listen now: