Viruses or Bacteria in Nursing Home Materials

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At a glance

  • Antibiotics do not treat infections caused by viruses and only treat certain infections caused by bacteria.
  • Share these materials across communications channels to inform long-term care residents and loved ones when antibiotics are and are not needed to treat an infection.
  • Fact sheet seen here, additional formats and languages available below.
  • Remember to use #BeAntibioticsAware in social media posts.
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Language: English (US)
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Chart in Spanish that includes common respiratory infections caused by virus or bacteria. The chart uses check marks to indicate whether antibiotics are needed or not needed to treat the infection.
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Virus or Bacteria Nursing Home (1200 by 675) Spanish
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Chart in Spanish that includes common respiratory infections caused by virus or bacteria. The chart uses check marks to indicate whether antibiotics are needed or not needed to treat the infection.
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Virus or Bacteria Nursing Home (1080) Spanish
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Viruses or Bacteria? What's got you sick? Common infections in Nursing Homes.
Viruses or Bacteria: What's got you sick? Common infections in nursing homes (1200 by 675)
This graphic highlights common respiratory illnesses not cured by antibiotics.
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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: February 9, 2026
Updated: September 21, 2026

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Reviewed: September 21, 2026

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