WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Antibiotics are not inherently bad, in fact, when necessary they are quite helpful. However, when antibiotics are not needed and are used improperly they can be detrimental to one's health. Most bacteria that we kill have been shown to be beneficial especially in strengthening our immune system ("Antibacterial cleaning products," 2017). So what are some things that one could do to prevent Antimicrobial Bacteria from manifesting: using your antibiotics as prescribed, not flushing antibiotics, and not pressuring your doctor to prescribe you antibiotics. Furthermore, in terms of antimicrobial soaps and cleaning products studies have shown that hot water and soap are just as effective for ridding yourself of the bacteria, but it does not kill them allow them to become resistant (Department of Health & Human Services, 2014).