To Safely Use Antibiotics
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Don't take an antibiotic prescribed for someone else.
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Take an antibiotic exactly as the doctor tells you.
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Don't save some of your antibiotic for the next time you get sick.
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Ask your doctor whether an antibiotic is likely to be beneficial for your illness.
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Ask your doctor what else you can do to feel better sooner.
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Don't take an antibiotic for a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu.
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