How to Protect Your Microbiome MP4 Video - 0:40 (720 or 1080) Video explaining how to protect your microbiome. “Are you protecting your microbiome? Trillions of germs live in your gut and on your skin. This is called your microbiome. A balanced microbiome helps you digest food and fights sickness. Sometimes we need antibiotics, but they can wipe out your microbiome's "good germs." This puts you at risk for more severe infections. Antibiotics can save lives, but they also carry risks. Protect your microbiome. Use antibiotics only when prescribed.” Last panel includes the BAA logo in bottom left corner, "Learn more at cdc.gov/antibiotic-use" and CDC logo in bottom right corner. Video includes illustrations of germs.