At a glance
- Taking antibiotics when you do not need them will not help you, and their side effects can still cause harm.
- Share these materials with loved ones to prevent harm caused by inappropriate antibiotic use.
- Image seen here, video and gif available below.
- Remember to use #BeAntibioticsAware in social media posts.
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Video with following text: "Antibiotics can save lives. Antibiotics can cause side effects. Rash, dizziness, nausea, yeast infections, diarrhea. Diarrhea can be a sign of C. diff, which can lead to colon damage and death. Talk to a healthcare professional. Discuss benefits and risks of antibiotics." BAA logo in bottom-left corner. "Learn more at cdc.gov/antibiotic-use" and CDC logo in bottom-right corner. Video includes rash, dizziness, nausea, yeast infections and diarrhea icons.

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