Viruses or Bacteria

12/19/2017
What has you sick

What’s made you sick?

Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms and feel better.

Viruses or bacteria chart

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Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer.

Learn more at cdc.gov/getsmart.

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Dear Patient: SMH and its affiliates will close on June 16, 2023.  We are required to maintain the records and

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SMH Peru And Spring Valley Will Be Closing All Current Operations As Of Friday, June 16, 2023 At 11:59 P.M.

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