Patient Health Education Portal: Antibiotics

Learn more about Antimicrobial Stewardship by reading WRNMMC's Patient Information Handout on antibiotics.

Centers for Disease Control About Antibiotic Use

• Provides patients with information on Antibiotic Prescribing and Use, and describes the Be Antibiotics Aware program.
• Also includes:
  • Treatment for Common Illnesses
  • Patient Education and Promotional Resources
  • Antibiotic Use Data and Research
  • U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)
• Spanish version available.

Centers for Disease Control Antibiotic Do’s & Don’ts

• Here are some steps you can take to use antibiotics appropriately and combat antibiotic resistance.
• Includes links to:
  • Antibiotic Use Q&A
  • Antibiotic Resistance Q&A
  • Antibiotics Quiz
• Some print materials are available in Spanish.

Centers for Disease Control Traveler's Health

• Provides patients with information organized by destination, offers travel notices, and includes Traveler Advice based on reasons for travel, travelers with special considerations, and general tips.
• Includes links to travel health notices, videos, and frequently asked questions.

MedlinePlus: Antibiotic Resistance

• Available information includes:
  • Diagnosis and Tests
  • Prevention and Risk Factors
  • Treatments and Therapies
• Engage and learn with:
  • Images
  • Health Check Tools
  • Videos and Tutorials
• Spanish version available.

Do you need help finding health information? Contact our clinical librarian.

	Email    Health Information Request

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Disclaimer: The librarians at Darnall Medical Library are happy to respond to requests for health information from WRNMMC patients and families. The librarians are not doctors and cannot provide medical advice or interpret the information provided. Only health care providers can evaluate how health information may apply to a patient's specific situation, discuss medical conditions, and make health-related recommendations and suggestions.

Links, photos, or content shared from another site do not indicate endorsement by WRNMMC or by any other federal agency. Advice on the treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient's medical history.