John A. Lednicky Research Professor, Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida Expertise: Infectious diseases, Virology, Influenza Incorrect Health Posted on: 2020-01-09 Triple antibiotic cream or gel cannot prevent the flu, may also worsen antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use Claim: Swabbing nostrils with triple antibiotic cream or gel will prevent the flu Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2019-12-07
Incorrect Health Posted on: 2020-01-09 Triple antibiotic cream or gel cannot prevent the flu, may also worsen antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use Claim: Swabbing nostrils with triple antibiotic cream or gel will prevent the flu Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2019-12-07