Study enlists kids to combat antibiotics overuse

By Kathleen Raven NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - European public health campaigns have long fought the myth that antibiotics can shorten a bout of the common cold or flu with messages targeted to adults, and with mixed results. Now, British researchers are bringing the "Take care, not antibiotics" message straight to kids. Starting in January, 13-year-olds at the eighth-grade level in England's schools will be teaching peers and younger kids about microbes, proper hygiene and why antibiotic overuse is a bad thing. Researchers hope to implement a nation-wide program in September 2014. ...



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