9 Things You Need to Know About Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat infections, including life-threatening diseases. But they can cause more harm than good when they aren't used the right way. You can protect yourself and your family by knowing when you should use antibiotics and when you should not. Before you ask your doctor for antibiotics, there are some important things you need to know.

Text: Sasha Gonzales/ Simply Her/ April 2016/ Additional Reporting: Shenielle Aloysis