MOM: Kids, time for lunch!

Voice Over: Every tool has a purpose;
you just have to use
the right tool for the job.

Voice Over: Antibiotics are
the right tool to treat certain
infections caused by bacteria.
They are the wrong tool for
viruses, such as colds and flu.

MOM: Sandwich, anyone?

Voice Over: When they aren’t needed,
antibiotics won’t help you,
and the side effects
could still hurt you.

MOM: Time to make the beds!

Voice Over: Ask your doctor when
an antibiotic is the right tool
and when it's not.
Visit CDC.gov/antibiotic-use