Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Most colds, coughs, and sore throats are caused by viruses, not bacteria. That means antibiotics won’t make you better and can even cause harmful side effects. Using antibiotics when they aren’t needed also contributes to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder to treat for everyone.

Chapters/Timestamp:
0:00—Introduction
0:34—Understanding Viral vs Bacterial Infections
1:10—Superbugs and The Threat of AMR
2:22—Managing Cold and Flu Symptoms
3:05—When To Visit your General Practitioner
3:43—Protect Antibiotics for the Future

For further information, please visit HSE website:
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/common-illnesses/

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