Snort. sniffle. Sneeze. No antibiotics Please.

Treat colds and flu with care.  Talk to your doctor.

As a parent, you want to help your child feel better. But antibiotics aren’t always the answer. They don’t fight the viruses that cause colds and flu. What will? Fluids and plenty of rest are best. Talk to your doctor. Find out when antibiotics work – and when they don’t. The best care is the right care. 

For more information, please call 1-888-246-2675 or 
visit www.cdc.gov/getsmart. 

Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work

Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration