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Old 2004-06-23, 11:46 AM   #25
doublep
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Originally posted by KatVixen

Yes, I do believe our resistance has dropped, not to wards food borne illness, but to everyday flus and colds. Because doctors do over prescribe antibiotics at the slightest thing. Or reltin (sp) to children when they are just being children.
I just found this recent news article on this subject, it goes someway to explain how the overuse of Anitbiotics can effect the immune system.

http://www.betterhumans.com/News/new...D=2004-05-26-1

I think Doctor's relationships with these big drug companies are a little sus if you ask me - here, Pharmaceutical companies give GP's sponsored BMW's and Merc's to drive around in for free - makes me wonder where their loyalties may lie, or am I just being cynical....? Naaaaa!

Urb - I never touch nibbles in public places, for that very reason!!
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