Use Your Antibiotics Responsibly

According to the CDC, antibiotic use is the leading cause of antibiotic resistance. Up to one-third to one-half of antibiotic use in humans is either unnecessary or inappropriate.  To combat antibiotic resistance and avoid adverse drug reactions, we must use antibiotics responsibly. Listen as Kevin Sponsel, infectious disease pharmacist at Bryan Health, explains that you should try to use antibiotics only when necessary and use them responsibly.