Appropriate Antibiotic Use

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Be Antibiotics Aware  is a national effort to help fight antibiotic resistance and improve antibiotic prescribing and use.

Antibiotics save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance. In U.S. doctors’ offices and emergency departments, at least 47 million antibiotic prescriptions each year are unnecessary, which makes improving antibiotic prescribing and use a national priority.

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Antibiotic Prescribing and Use in Doctor’s Offices
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Antibiotic Prescribing and Use in Hospitals and Long-Term Care
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About Antibiotic Use
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Treatment of Common Illnesses
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Patient Education and Resources
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Core Elements of Antibiotic Stewardship
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
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Antibiotic Use in the United States, 2020 Update: Progress and Opportunities

CDC’s Initiative to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Combating antibiotic resistance, a global threat.

Antibiotics save lives, but any time they are used, they can lead to antibiotic resistance. CDC is working to combat this threat through its Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative. Find out how you can help.

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Page last reviewed: November 13, 2020
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)