Educate Patients on Their Risk of C. diff Infection

Key points

  • Healthcare professionals (HCPs) can help patients understand their risk for C. diff infection, especially when antibiotics are being considered.
  • Use these GIFs to raise awareness by sharing them on social media, websites, or other digital communication channels.
Format: GIF
Dimensions: 336 x 280 pixels
Language: English (US)
Size: 125 KB
Last updated: August 8, 2025
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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The first panel reads, “Educate patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The following panels each display a different risk factor with the heading “Risk Factor”: 1. “Antibiotic Exposure” 2. “Previous History of C. diff” 3. “Older Age 65+” 4. “Recent Stay in a Hospital or Nursing Home (e.g., within the last 3 months)” 5. “Serious Underlying Immunocompromise Conditions” The final panel reads, “Protect your patients from C. diff.” followed by “Learn More” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo at the bottom.

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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The first panel reads, “Educate patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The following panels each display a different risk factor with the heading “Risk Factor”: 1. “Antibiotic Exposure” 2. “Previous History of C. diff” 3. “Older Age 65+” 4. “Recent Stay in a Hospital or Nursing Home (e.g., within the last 3 months)” 5. “Serious Underlying Immunocompromise Conditions” The final panel reads, “Protect your patients from C. diff.” followed by “Learn More” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo at the bottom.
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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff Infection. The first panel reads, “Lower the risk of C. diff infection. The second panel reads, “Educate patients on the C. diff infection”. The last panel reads, “Learn more” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo on the right.
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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The first panel reads, “Educate patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The following panels each display a different risk factor with the heading “Risk Factor”: 1. “Antibiotic Exposure” 2. “Previous History of C. diff” 3. “Older Age 65+” 4. “Recent Stay in a Hospital or Nursing Home (e.g., within the last 3 months)” 5. “Serious Underlying Immunocompromise Conditions” The final panel reads, “Protect your patients from C. diff.” followed by “Learn More” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo at the bottom.
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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The first panel reads, “Educate patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The following panels each display a different risk factor with the heading “Risk Factor”: 1. “Antibiotic Exposure” 2. “Previous History of C. diff” 3. “Older Age 65+” 4. “Recent Stay in a Hospital or Nursing Home (e.g., within the last 3 months)” 5. “Serious Underlying Immunocompromise Conditions” The final panel reads, “Protect your patients from C. diff.” followed by “Learn More” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo at the bottom.
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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff Infection. The first panel reads, “Lower the risk of C. diff infection. The second panel reads, “Educate patients on the C. diff infection”. The last panel reads, “Learn more” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo on the right.
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A GIF reminding healthcare professionals to educate their patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The first panel reads, “Educate patients on the risk factors for C. diff infection. The following panels each display a different risk factor with the heading “Risk Factor”: 1. “Antibiotic Exposure” 2. “Previous History of C. diff” 3. “Older Age 65+” 4. “Recent Stay in a Hospital or Nursing Home (e.g., within the last 3 months)” 5. “Serious Underlying Immunocompromise Conditions” The final panel reads, “Protect your patients from C. diff.” followed by “Learn More” and displays the “Be Antibiotics Aware” logo alongside the CDC logo at the bottom.
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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)