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Many still think antibiotics will help colds: NPS

Megan Haggan 16/11/2015

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New figures released today by NPS MedicineWise show that while fewer people are now asking for antibiotics when they have a cold or flu, many still mistakenly believe that antibiotics will assist in recovery from a cold or flu. The latest survey of 2,581 people aged 16 years and over by NPS MedicineWise shows that

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