Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

You have just filled 
a prescription for an 
antibiotic… 


READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

Take it exactly as your medical expert tells you 
Do not skip doses 
Do not share it with others 
Finish the prescription even if you feel better 
Do not save it for later 

Why is this checklist so important? 
Using an antibiotic the wrong way can make infections stronger and harder to treat. You can prevent this problem by getting smart about antibiotics. 

Take antibiotics the right way. 


For more information call 1-800-CDC-INFO or visit www.cdc.gov/getsmart 

Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention