When Medical News Directly Effects You, You Pay Attention

It's not only me.  Countless others have bacterial infections that are resistant to known antibiotics.  THIS situation CAN happen to you, as it has happened to me.

U.S. sees first case of bacteria resistant to all antibiotics

Overuse Of Antibiotics: When A Medical Issue Hits One Personally

Many legitimate medical issues do not elicit strong emotional responses because one has not experienced them.  Yes, we feel bad for the cancer patient, or the military veteran with PTSD.  However, unless one is directly involved through personal experience or contact with a loved one, one tends to file it away under, "That's sad."  I recently was notified that I have two bacteria in one of my shoulders that are very resistant to known antibiotics and may cause me permanent pain and disability.  I will only say, please don't think that this can't happen to you.

Why Antibiotic Use Scares Me

7 Scary Facts About Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs

"Politics and economics continue to trump science."

Just one more example.  Wake up, folks.  Respect science.

http://www.vox.com/2015/3/10/8178879/what-is-antibiotic-resistance