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Antibiotics

Trusted information about antibiotics, including how they work and what infections they do and don't treat.

Antibiotic resistance

Trusted information about antibiotic resistance, including what it is, an explanation of 'superbugs' and how antibiotic resistance can be reduced.

Antibiotic Awareness Week

Antibiotic Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the overuse of antibiotics and encourages Australians to join the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Allergic reactions to antibiotics

Trusted information about allergic reactions to antibiotics, including causes, symptoms, what to do and when to seek urgent medical attention.

Differences between bacterial and viral infection

Bacterial and viral infections must be treated differently. Misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections leads to the problem of antibiotic resistance.

Chlamydia treatment and prevention

Trusted information on chlamydia treatment including antibiotics, and links to trusted resources

Pneumonia treatments

The main treatment for pneumonia is antibiotics. In milder cases, they can be taken orally. In more severe cases, they’ll need to be taken by injection.

Children's medicines

Trusted information on medicine for children including common painkillers, antibiotics, dosages to give, and what to do when there is a bad reaction.

Gastritis treatment

Treatment of gastritis can include antibiotics and antacids, and can include changes to diet and lifestyle. More information is available from our trusted partner sources.

Doxycycline

Doxycycline is an antibiotic medicine. This page explains what doxycycline is used for, how it works, its risks and other treatment options available in its place.

Syphilis treatment

Syphilis is treated with antibiotics. The length of treatment will vary depending on the stage of syphilis you may have. Learn more about syphilis treatment.