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Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer.
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Parents of young children
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains six simple and smart facts about antibiotic use and when antibiotics can help treat your child’s illness.
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Cold or Flu. Antibiotics Don't Work For You.
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Adults ages 18-49 years
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers some common questions about when it is and is not appropriate to use an antibiotic.
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Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please.
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Parents of young children
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses, what antibiotics are, and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers commonly asked questions about when a child does or does not need an antibiotic.
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A Veces, el Remedio es Peor que la Enfermedad
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Spanish speakers ages 18-49 years
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses, what antibiotics are, and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers commonly asked questions about when a child does or does not need an antibiotic.
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Be Smart. Antibiotics Will Not Help a Cold or Flu
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: American Indians/Alaska Natives ages 18-49 years
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers common questions about when it is and is not appropriate to use an antibiotic as well as suggestions for symptomatic relief.
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(CDC-INFO product #99-9481) - Order bulk quantities
(PHF product #GS-014)
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