Antibiotic Facts

How Can I Prevent Antibiotic-Resistant Infections?

1. Use antibiotics only when your health care provider prescribes them - and always take all the medicine that is prescribed.
   
   
2. Never ask for antibiotics for a viral infection such as a cold, acute bronchitis, cough, or green/yellow runny nose.
   
   
3. Never let anyone take leftover antibiotics or a prescription that was used by someone else in your household.
   
   
4. Handwashing helps prevent the spread of infections!
   Wash your hands thoroughly - and teach your children to wash their hands too - using soap and running water for 15 seconds after blowing your nose, after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food.