Antibiotics: Sometimes Essential, Sometimes Unnecessary
Here’s what to ask your MD By Dr. Priya Nori, Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Montefiore Health System Bronx Voice November 20, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 NEW YORK - Today many people across the Bronx will see their dentist or seek quick treatment at an urgent care center. These visits can have a meaningful impact in New York City and even affect your health in ways you might not guess. When used correctly, antibiotics are lifesaving treatments for potentially dangerous infections, but often people are not given information about the potential harms of antibiotic use. Each November, we remind our community about thoughtful ways to use these important treatments. According to Centers for Disease Control data, dentist offices, urgent care centers, and primary care offices are places where antibiotics are commonly overprescribed. Often these healthcare providers reported prescribing antibiotics because they believe pati
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