Final answer:
Antibiotics are not used to treat viral infections like the common cold; antiviral drugs and vaccines are more appropriate treatments.
Explanation:
Antibiotics are NOT typically used to treat viral infections like the common cold because antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, not viruses. Using antibiotics inappropriately can contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains. Viral diseases are usually treated with antiviral drugs or vaccines that help prevent viral infections.
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