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Patient Health Education Portal: Antibiotics

The patient's guide to authoritative health information on the Internet.

WRNMMC Brochure

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

CDC About Antibiotic Use

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.

CDC Antibiotic Do’s & Don’ts

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.

CDC Travel

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

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.

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