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Social Media Messages

Show your support for prescribing and using antibiotics wisely by sharing some of the following messages through your social media channels. Below are examples of Facebook and Twitter messages, including specific messages for healthcare professionals, that you can post to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and promote appropriate prescribing and use of antibiotics.

The sample posts for the general public are sorted based on their subject matter into the following categories:

  • General information
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Illness-specific messages

If you include the shortened URL in your message, you will see an embedded image. The image is automatically included in your tweet. In a Facebook post, the image and a brief description of the web page will appear or you can click “X” to remove the image.

Sample Facebook Posts

Audience: General Public

  • Antibiotics can’t help colds, runny noses, the flu, or most sore throats because they are typically caused by viruses. However, relief is possible! Find tips for soothing symptoms caused by viral respiratory infections. http://1.usa.gov/1B099HI

  • Viruses or bacteria--What’s got you sick? Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not viral ones. Check out this chart to see the usual cause for 8 common infections. http://1.usa.gov/1GN8sdq

  • Antibiotic resistance is one of the world’s most pressing public health problems. Think you know the facts about antibiotics and antibiotic resistance? Test your knowledge, take CDC’s quiz: http://1.usa.gov/1xan4ui

  • Antibiotics aren’t always the answer and misusing antibiotics is causing a rise in #drugresistant bacteria. Antibiotic resistance causes at least 2 million illnesses each year in the United States. Prevent antibiotic resistance by not sharing your antibiotics, taking them exactly as directed, and throwing out any leftover medication. http://1.usa.gov/1BmGIIB

  • The main driving factors behind antibiotic resistance are the overuse and misuse of antibiotics. Get tips for how to use antibiotics wisely. http://1.usa.gov/1HlJ3Yt

Antibiotic Resistance

  • Every year in the US, #drugresistant bacteria cause over 2 million infections and at least 23,000 deaths. What can you do to help prevent antibiotic resistance? Find out here: http://1.usa.gov/1BmGIIB

  • Overuse and misuse of antibiotics can promote the development of #drugresistant bacteria. Every time a person takes antibiotics, resistant bacteria may be left to grow and multiply. Find out more about this pressing public health problem: http://1.usa.gov/1zMEleg

  • #Drugresistant bacterial infections last longer, cause more severe illness, and require more medical care. Learn more about this public health threat and how decreasing inappropriate antibiotic use is a key strategy to controlling antibiotic resistance. http://1.usa.gov/1D00Ty6

Illness Specific

  • The best way to recover from a cold is to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. Antibiotics fight bacteria, so they won’t cure your cold since it’s caused by a virus. Ask your pharmacist about how to treat your symptoms with over-the-counter medications. http://1.usa.gov/1GngFAN

  • Did you know that you can’t tell if you have strep throat just by looking at your throat? Getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you have this infection. If your doctor says you have strep throat after running a quick lab test, antibiotics can help you feel better and prevent spreading the infection to others. http://1.usa.gov/1wp44wV

  • Only about 1 in 50 sinus infections are caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotics. Before you head to the doctor to ask for a prescription, find out more about sinus infections here: http://1.usa.gov/1HlOlDf

  • Bronchitis, or a chest cold, almost always gets better on its own without antibiotics. However, sometimes a lingering infection does require treatment from your doctor. For more information on when to see you doctor, visit the CDC’s website: http://1.usa.gov/1Adfhfq

  • Ear infections are common in childhood. Your child’s doctor can determine if the infection is caused by bacterial and if antibiotics will help. . Learn more about when ear infections need antibiotics: http://1.usa.gov/1KQLKU2

Audience: Healthcare Professionals

  • Are you up to date on antibiotic prescribing guidelines? Check out the latest recommendations regarding care for respiratory infections in an outpatient setting. Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work! http://1.usa.gov/1NEdmux

  • Pharmacists: help prevent antibiotic resistance. Educate patients about proper antibiotic use, vaccine recommendations, and symptom relief. Learn more about how you can help combat antibiotic resistance. http://1.usa.gov/1E2Trxz

  • Trends in #drugresistant bacteria are constantly changing. Keep up to date with best practices and prescribing guidelines with Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work’s continuing education guide. http://1.usa.gov/1KzODVw


Sample Twitter Messages

Audience: General Public

  • Antibiotics can’t help your cold, sore throat, runny nose or flu. Get tips for symptom relief: http://1.usa.gov/1B099HI #SaveAbx

  • What’s got you sick? Check out this chart to see which of these 8 common illnesses need antibiotics #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1GN8sdq

  • Think you know the facts about antibiotic resistance? Test your knowledge, take CDC’s quiz #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1xan4ui

  • Help prevent antibiotic resistance by throwing away any leftover medication once you are done taking it. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1fFoOSE

  • Misusing antibiotics is causing a rise in #drugresistant bacteria. Get Smart so we can #SaveAbx. http://1.usa.gov/1BmGIIB

  • Parents: Sore throats & ear infections are usually caused by viruses. Antibiotics won’t help! #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1HlJ3Yt

Antibiotic Resistance

  • Every year in the US, over 2 million infections are caused by #drugresistant bacteria. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1BmGIIB

  • Overuse and misuse of antibiotics can promote the development of #drugresistant bacteria. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1zMEleg

  • Decreasing inappropriate antibiotic use is a key strategy to controlling antibiotic resistance. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1D00Ty6

Illness Specific

  • Antibiotics aren’t effective against cold-causing viruses. Ask your pharmacist how to get relief #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1GngFAN

  • Strep throat? Get a strep test to know for sure. Strep throat needs prompt antibiotic treatment. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1wp44wV

  • Only about 1 in 50 sinus infections need antibiotics. Try to relieve symptoms before going to a doctor. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1HlOlDf

  • Bronchitis almost always gets better w/o antibiotics. Make sure you see a doctor for lingering infections. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1Adfhfq

  • Childhood ear infections are common. Find out more about when ear infections need antibiotics. #SaveAbx http://1.usa.gov/1KQLKU2

Audience: Healthcare Professionals

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