COVID-19 impacts on antibiotic use : Improve the use of antibiotics wherever they are used and improve access

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COVID-19 impacts on antibiotic use : Improve the use of antibiotics wherever they are used and improve access

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June 23, 2022
By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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While antibiotic use throughout the pandemic varied across healthcare settings, antibiotics were commonly prescribed to patients for COVID-19 —even though antibiotics are not effective against viruses. ; Antibiotics and antifungals can save lives, but any time they are used—for people, animals, or plants—they can contribute to resistance. ; Publication date from document properties. ; COVID19-Impacts-AR-AntibioicUse-508.pdf
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