NHS warn against use of antibiotics for coughs and colds
- All colds and most coughs and sore throats are caused by viruses and generally these will get better on their own.
- Antibiotics do not work against infections caused by viruses, the NHS warn.
- Viral infections are also much more common than bacterial infections.
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