If you get poorly and need antibiotics you expect them to work but antibiotic-resistant infections are becoming more common and if you get one it means antibiotics are less likely to work.
This can mean a much more serious infection, a stay in hospital and in some cases these infections can lead to death.
To help keep antibiotics working:
- Don’t take antibiotics for colds and flu. They won’t work and it will contribute to making antibiotics less effective.
- Take them as directed by your GP, nurse or pharmacist
- Don’t save leftover antibiotics for late, they don’t work