IMA cautions against self-medication amid rising H1N1 cases
On Wednesday, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) advised the public to be careful and avoid taking antibiotics without a prescription as swine flu or H1N1 cases rise across the nation. "H1N1 is a viral illness...antibiotics don't kill viruses," the IMA stated. The association's advisory recommends that individuals get prompt medical help if they experience serious symptoms such as breathing difficulties, chest pain, drowsiness, and seizures.
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