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Runny Nose Q & A
Target Audience: Adults ages 18-49 years
This Q&A sheet provides answers to commonly asked questions about using antibiotics for a child's runny nose when there is green or yellow mucus present. It is designed as a Q&A sheet for parents.
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- print PDF in color (195 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (461 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
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(CDC-INFO product #99-9488)
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- print PDF in color (115 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (451 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
See also: Common Cold and Runny Nose Overview
Fluid in the Middle Ear Q & A
Target Audience: Adults ages 18-49 years
This Q&A sheet provides answers to commonly asked questions about using antibiotics for a child who has Otitis Media with Effusion (OME), or fluid in the middle ear. It is designed as a Q&A sheet for parents.
ENGLISH:
- print PDF in color (180 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (481 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9488)
SPANISH:
- print PDF in color (78 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (515 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
Day Care Letter
Target Audience: Child care providers to use with parents of young children
When a child has been ill, many day cares will not allow a child to return without an antibiotic treatment. However, not all infections can or should be treated with an antibiotic. This letter explains that the child has a viral illness and will not be receiving antibiotics and should be allowed to return to day care once his or her fever is gone. Healthcare providers should fill out and sign this letter for parents to give to their child's day care provider.
ENGLISH:
- print PDF in color (233 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (105 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9485)
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- print PDF in color (139 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (277 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
Prescription Pads
Target Audience: Parents of young children and adult consumers ages 18-49 years
This tool is designed for providers to use with patients. This 4-color 4"x6" prescription pad is actually a checklist for physicians to describe symptomatic relief for viral illness diagnosis.
ENGLISH:
- print PDF in color (432 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (676 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9486) - Order bulk quantities
(PHF product #GS-007)
SPANISH:
- print PDF in color (111 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (250 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
Prescription Adherence Tool
Target Audience: Adult s ages 18-49 years
This tool is intended for use in pharmacies, clinics, and other healthcare facilities where antibiotic prescriptions are filled. It is intended to promote adherence to antibiotic therapy by citing ways that consumers can use antibiotics appropriately. It also raises awareness about why appropriate antibiotic use is important.
ENGLISH:
- print PDF in color (126 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (211 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9487)
SPANISH:
- print PDF in color (122 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- print PDF in black and white (67 KB, 1 page, 8.5" x 11")
- view page in HTML
Virus Bacteria Chart
Target Audience: Parents of young children and adult consumers ages 18-49 years
Take a look at this chart to find out which upper respiratory infections are usually caused by viruses — germs that are not killed by antibiotics.
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- view page in HTML
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