Dr. Shrinidhi Aravindan ✓ Verified

General Physician

🩺 MYTH vs FACT: Do you need antibiotics for every fever? ❌ MYTH: Fever always means you need antibiotics. ✅ FACT: Fever can be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, and other conditions. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, not viral ones. Taking antibiotics unnecessarily can cause side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance. The right treatment depends on the cause—not just the temperature on your thermometer! 🌡️ Save this reminder for the next time someone at home develops a fever.