John A. Lednicky

Research Professor, Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida

Expertise: Infectious diseases, Virology, Influenza

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