Antibiotic campaign

A campaign to encourage patients to get well without using antibiotics has been launched by the Department of Health.

The public are advised to seek advice from their pharmacist about cough and cold remedies.

Leaflets and posters can be ordered from Department of Health Publications Orderline, PO Box 777, London SE1 6XH (tel 08701 555 4555, e-mail dh@prolog.uk.com, fax 01623 724524).