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27 July 2017

1673 GB adults surveyed

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Experts at the British Medical Journal have said that long‑time advice to finish a course of antibiotics, even once the symptoms have passed, may be doing more harm than good. Public Health England say that it is only one study and to continue as before. Do you always finish the course of antibiotics or stop once you feel better?

Conducted 27 July 2017

YouGov surveyed 1673 GB adults

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24%
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Experts at the British Medical Journal have said that long‑time advice to finish a course of antibiotics, even once the symptoms have passed, may be doing more harm than good. Public Health England say that it is only one study and to continue as before. Do you always finish the course of antibiotics or stop once you feel better?

Conducted 27 July 2017

YouGov surveyed 1673 GB adults

By:
55%
24%
8%
1%
12%