conjunctivitis, sore throat, sinus infection, allergies, rash, eczema, UTIs and more. Avoid sitting in a crowded waiting room waiting hours to be seen, and possibly exposing yourself to new infections. You can be seen in only a few minutes or hours. You can get a prescription sent to your local pharmacy before the visit ends or shortly after. Keep in mind that not all infections require antibiotics. Viruses and allergies are not cured with antibiotics. We will determine your need for antibiotics based on our assessment clinical judgement, and practice guidelines. Taking antibiotics when it’s not necessary can disrupt your gut microbiome. antibiotics may make you more susceptible to infections, including Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a serious bacterial infection of the colon.
In addition, it can lead to antibiotic resistance. Taking antibiotics when not needed contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance, making these medications less effective against infections in the future.