Antibiotics are taken to remedy bacteria-caused diseases. Bacterial infections are different from viruses. Therefore, people with the common cold or the flu shouldn’t be taking antibiotics. Antibiotics only fight bacterial diseases. Since antibiotics have a very strong effect, they must only be taken according to a doctor’s prescription. A doctor’s prescription will include how long the antibiotic will be taken. The bacteria will only be completely eliminated if the prescribed schedule is followed. If you only take partial doses or stop taking them earlier than expected, the bacteria...