✗ The myth everyone repeats
When you have a cold, flu, or other viral infection, you should take antibiotics to recover faster.
✓ What is actually true
Antibiotics only work against bacteria, not viruses. Taking them for viral infections doesn't help recovery and contributes to antibiotic resistance. Viral infections are managed with rest, fluids, and supportive care. Overuse of antibiotics for viral infections is a major public health problem leading to dangerous resistant bacteria.
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