Antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been developing now for some years now, thanks in large part to the over-prescribing of the drugs for inappropriate illnesses. And for many of those years there have been experts warning that such overuse will ultimately have dire consequences for the human race.
Unfortunately, too few doctors and other primary care providers – as well as patients who insist they must be given “something” for their cold or flu – have listened and heeded the warnings.