Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

New TV PSA - Parents Want To Do What's Best
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Get Smart Week - Only some need antibiotics

Antibiotics cure bacterial infections, not viral infections such as:

Colds or flu;
Most coughs and bronchitis;
Sore throats not caused by strep; or
Runny noses.

Appropriate Antibiotic Use

Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer
Upper respiratory infections: sinus infection, sore throat, ear infection, bronchitis, and colds…

Symptom Relief
Learn more about how to feel better when you don't need antibiotics...

Antibiotic Resistance
FAQs, definitions, bacteria versus viruses…

Fast Facts
About antibiotic resistance and appropriate antibiotic use…

Campaign Materials

Print Materials
Treatment Guidelines for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Print Materials Bulk Order (Special offer during Get Smart About Antibiotics Week)
Online Materials
Radio/TV Materials (New PSA!)
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week
About the Campaign

Additional Resources

Antibiotics Quiz

Try your hand at this quiz.
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Info for Specific Groups

For Everyone
Information sheets, brochures, FAQs, posters, fact sheets

Healthcare Professionals
Tools, CEs, and other resources for clinicians and pharmacists

Program Planners
Program planning, evaluation, and surveillance tools

Partners
Information for current and future partners of the Get Smart campaign

Media
Virtual press kit, PSAs, information on logo use, and media tools

Spanish-Speakers
Information and materials (brochures, posters...) in Spanish

Antibióticos

Campaña para promover el uso correcto de los antibióticos.

Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems

It is important to learn about the potential danger of antibiotic resistance – and what you can do to prevent it. Remember, the power to prevent antibiotic resistance is in your hands! more...

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Running Time: 3:45 mins
Date Released: 11/8/2010 CDC Commentary: Don't Give In and Give Those Antibiotics! Tips on how to communicate with patients about appropriate antibiotic use for upper respiratory infections.