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How to improve your antibiotic prescribing this winter
It has been brought to our attention that there is concern among paediatricians about the safety of Vicks VapoRub and many other camphor and menthol-containing skin rubs, so these are no longer recommended for colds.
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How to improve your antibiotic prescribing this winter
Wednesday 19 June 2024, 12:20 AM

Annual rates of community antibiotic dispensing in New Zealand and 16 European nations during 2018 [Image: Supplied]
Dramatically reducing antibiotic prescribing for patients with upper respiratory tract infections can make life better for patients, and for their doctors. This article offers ways to improve community antibiotic prescribing
Key points, High rates of community antibiotic use in New Zealand have resulted in high rates of antibiotic resistance.
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References
Thomas MG. Improving community antibiotic prescribing to keep antibiotics working in Aotearoa New Zealand. N Z Med J 2024;137(1592):90–99.