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A Commitment to Our Patients About Antibiotics

A Commitment to Our Patients About Antibiotics – English 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Un compromiso hacia nuestros pacientes sobre los antibióticos 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Written public commitments in support of antibiotic stewardship placed in examination rooms have been shown to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescriptionsexternal icon.

Improving Antibiotic use

Improving Antibiotic Use pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 373 KB]
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Spanish pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]
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Antibiotics aren't always the answer

Viruses or Bacteria—What’s Got You Sick pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Virus o bacterias ¿Qué lo enfermó? pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Antibiotics Nursing Home brochure

Do You Need Antibiotics? for nursing home residents and their families pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Antibiotics aren't always the answer

Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]
Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer. (with printer marks) pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]
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Antibiotics aren't always the answer

Antibiotics Aren’t Always the Answer: The Facts pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 765 KB]
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Do You Need Antibiotics From Your Dentist thumbnail cover image

Do You Need Antibiotics From Your Dentist? pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

You've been prescribed an antibiotic at the hospital for an infection.

You’ve Been Prescribed an Antibiotic in the Hospital for an Infection pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Le han recetado un antibiótico en el hospital para tartar una infección pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Bronchitis fact sheet

Preventing and Treating Bronchitis (print only) pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Preventing and Treating Ear Infections factsheet

Preventing and Treating Ear Infections pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Runny Nose from a Cold & Antibiotics: Q & A Guide for Parents

Runny Nose from a Cold: Does your child need antibiotics? pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Antibiotic Use Native American Brochure

Be Antibiotics Aware Brochure pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

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Prescription Pads

Rx Pad Relief for Viral Illness

Symptom Relief Prescription Pads – 4.5 x 5.5 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 204 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 196 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 190 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 170 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 168 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 218 KB]

Symptom Relief Prescription Pads – 8.5 x 11 pdf icon[1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 211 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 224 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 212 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 191 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 220 KB]

Rx Pad Delayed Prescribing

Delayed Prescribing Prescription Pads – 4.5 x 5.5 pdf icon[PDF -1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 210 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 184 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 143 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 183 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 163 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 197 KB]

Delayed Prescribing Prescription Pads – 8.5 x 11 pdf icon[1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 157 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 184 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 183 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 191 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 163 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 198 KB]

Rx Pad Relief for Viral Illness

Watchful Waiting Prescription Pads – 4.5 x 5.5 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 194 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 190 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 144 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 166 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 142 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 165 KB]

Watchful Waiting Prescription Pads – 8.5 x 11 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 199 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 190 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 184 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 168 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 161 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 161 KB]

Rx Pad Taking Your Antibiotics

Taking Your Antibiotic Prescription Pads – 4.5 x 5.5 pdf icon[1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 158 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 166 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 135 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 130 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 183 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 183 KB]

Taking Your Antibiotic – Prescription Pads 8.5 x 11 pdf icon[1 page]
Chinese (Traditional) pdf icon[PDF – 166 KB]
Chinese (Simplified) pdf icon[PDF – 166 KB]
French pdf icon[PDF – 138 KB]
Korean pdf icon[PDF – 151 KB]
Portuguese pdf icon[PDF – 182 KB]
Spanish pdf icon[1 page]
Vietnamese pdf icon[PDF – 210 KB]

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Physician Information

Is It Really a Penicillin Allergy?

Is It Really a Penicillin Allergy? pdf icon[PDF – 2 pages]

Return to Day Care Letter

Return to Day Care Letter pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Cuando volver a la guardería pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

7-Ways-Dentists-AR

Seven Ways Dentists Can Act Against Antibiotic Resistance pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Checklist for Antibiotic Prescribing in Dentistry factsheet thumbnail

Checklist for Antibiotic Prescribing in Dentistry pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Be Antibiotic Aware Smart Use, Best Care.

Window Cling: Be Antibiotics Aware, Smart Use, Best Care pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]
Print on white, thin plastic/vinyl film.

Adhere to any glass surface, like pharmacy windows and mirrors.

Be Antibiotic Aware Smart Use, Best Care.

 Stickers: Be Antibiotics Aware, Smart Use, Best Care pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Print on full-sheet sticker paper (2” x 4” label sheet) or standard pre-cut labels, such as Avery 8163.

Be Antibiotic Aware Smart Use, Best Care.

Counter Cling: Be Antibiotics Aware, Smart Use, Best Care pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Print on white, thin plastic/vinyl film.

Adhere to any counter top.

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Posters

5 Ways Hospital Pharmacists Can Be Antibiotics Aware

5 Ways Hospital Pharmacists
Can Be Antibiotics Aware 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Verify Penicillin Allergy

Verify Penicillin Allergy 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Avoid Duplicative Anaerobic Coverage

Avoid Duplicative Anaerobic Coverage
11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Reassess Antibiotic Therapy

Reassess Antibiotic Therapy 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Avoid Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Avoid Treatment of
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Use the Shortest Effective Antibiotic Duration

Use the Shortest Effective
Antibiotic Duration 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Rx Pad Relief for Viral Illness

The Right Tool 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

The Right Tool 18 x 24 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

La herramienta correcta 11 x 17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

La herramienta correcta 18 x 24 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Poster Do you need antibiotics?

Do You Need Antibiotics? 11×17 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Do You Need Antibiotics? 18×24 pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

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Infographics

Do I really need antibiotics?

Do I really need antibiotics? 8.5 x 5 Infographic pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

A Commitment to Our Patients About Antibiotics

Can I feel better without antibiotics? 8.5 x 5 Infographic pdf icon[PDF -1 page]

What is Antibiotic resistant bacteria

What is antibiotic-resistant bacteria? 8.5 x 5 Infographic pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

Side effects of antibiotics include rash, dizziness, nausea, yeast infections, and diarrhea, such as C. diff, a severe and life-threatening diarrhea.

Do antibiotics have side effects? 8.5 x 5 Infographic pdf icon[PDF – 1 page]

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Page last reviewed: February 11, 2020
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)