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These print materials focus on when it is and is not appropriate to prescribe antibiotics and explain why antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems.
These print materials focus on the issue of antibiotic resistance and emphasize the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use. We encourage you to share these materials widely with your partners and colleagues.
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Chart: Viruses or Bacteria — What’s Got You Sick?
Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Learn when antibiotics are and aren’t needed.
Preventing and Treating Bronchitis
This 2-page, full color 8.5"x11" fact sheet explains acute bronchitis and how it can be prevented and treated.
Preventing and Treating Ear Infections
This 2-page, full color 8.5"x11" fact sheet fact sheet explains the different types of ear infections, and how they can be prevented and treated.
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week: What You Need to Know
This 2-page, full color 8.5"x11" fact sheet provides a snapshot of the Get Smart About Antibiotics Week observance and highlights activities that partners can participate in to promote the week.
Antibiotic Safety: Do's and Don'ts at the Dentist
This 1-page, full color 8.5"x11" fact sheet describes how patients can ensure patient safety when they or their loved ones are prescribed antibiotics at the dentist.
Antibiotic Resistance - The Global Threat
This 1-page, full color 8.5"x11" fact sheet describes how antibiotic resistance is happening across the world and global actions to slow resistance.
Resistance Anywhere is Resistance Everywhere
This 2-page, full color 8.5"x11" fact sheet explains how antibiotics are a shared global resource that need to be prescribed and used wisely.
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- Page last reviewed: January 5, 2017
- Page last updated: April 11, 2017
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