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amphigory · 12-08-2003, 01:06 PM

If your problem is indeed flu-related, your doctor is absolutely right to not give you antibiotics. The flu is caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not effective against viruses.

12-08-2003, 01:06 PM	#6
amphigory Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 49	Re: The FLU! ahhhh! If your problem is indeed flu-related, your doctor is absolutely right to not give you antibiotics. The flu is caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not effective against viruses.