Antibiotics Don't Work on Viruses — Stop Asking for Them

Colds, flu, most sore throats, and many sinus infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Antibiotics only kill bacteria. Taking them for viral infections doesn't help — it just kills your beneficial gut bacteria and contributes to antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest threats to modern medicine. If your doctor says you don't need antibiotics, trust them. Rest, hydrate, and let your immune system do its job. Save antibiotics for when they actually matter.