Dept. of Health Services: Encourages Wisconsinites to ‘Be Antibiotic Aware’ this respiratory virus season

Using antibiotics when they're not necessary can do more harm than good Respiratory virus season is underway in Wisconsin, and it's common this time of year for people to seek antibiotics when sick. When used correctly, antibiotics can help you feel better and save lives. However, when taken unnecessarily, they can cause harmful side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance. To recognize an...