• Question: How long does it take for your immune system to become immune to antibiotics or medication for a virus/infection?

    Asked by 322eura33 to Alex, Ali, Kerry on 20 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Alison Thomson

      Alison Thomson answered on 20 Nov 2014:


      It varies from person to person – we all have quite different immune systems. It also depends on how much of the medication you’re taking, and how often. If you were taking ibuprofen daily, you’d build up a tolerance to it in a matter of weeks or months!

      Hope that helps!!

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