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M6.6 Blog: Use of Antibiotics



The four articles we read were about the use of antibiotics on factory farms, antibiotics causing superbugs among livestock, antimicrobial wipes and soaps making us sick, and incorporating antimicrobials into the manufacture of hospital furnishings. All of these articles were alarming and disheartening. It seems like there is no escape from harmful manmade antibiotics and they are being used recklessly and without good cause. I am hopeful that as more studies come out showing the negative impacts of these commonly used chemicals, we decide to change course and not use them so carelessly. 

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  1. KJOctober 7, 2019 at 2:10 PM

    What was once seen as a way to protect us has now bitten us in the behind. I believe that things should be thoroughly researched before being put out for the masses to enjoy.

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