At a glance
- Antibiotic resistance (AR) occurs when bacteria no longer respond to the drug designed to kill them.
- Share these graphics on social media and on websites to promote appropriate antibiotic use and combat AR.
- One gif version seen here, other versions and gifs available below.
- Remember to use #BeAntibioticsAware in social media posts.
Format: GIF
Dimensions: 336 x 280 pixels
Language: English (US)
Size: 63 KB
Text equivalent
Opening panel reads: "Anytime antibiotics are used, they can lead to antimicrobial resistance."
Second panel reads: "Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them."
Third panel reads: "In the US, 35,000+ people die each year from antimicrobial-resistant infections."
Fourth panel reads: "Know the best treatment for your illness." Panel includes BAA and CDC logos.