Get Smart Brochures
View or order our Get Smart materials
To view the actual item as it would be printed, click on either the color or black & white .pdf file* link shown to the right of the item. You can also view the item as a web page by clicking on the "view page in HTML" link.
Cold or Flu. Antibiotics Don't Work For You.
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Adults ages 18-49 years
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers some common questions about when it is and is not appropriate to use an antibiotic.
- print PDF in color (402 KB, 2 pages)
- print PDF in black and white (821 KB, 2 pages)
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9482) - Order bulk quantities
(PHF product #GS-001)
Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please.
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Parents of young children
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses, what antibiotics are, and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers commonly asked questions about when a child does or does not need an antibiotic.
- print PDF in color (547 KB, 2pages)
- print PDF in black and white (946 KB, 2 pages)
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9483) - Order bulk quantities
(PHF product #GS-002)
A Veces, el Remedio es Peor que la Enfermedad
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: Spanish speakers ages 18-49 years
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses, what antibiotics are, and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers commonly asked questions about when a child does or does not need an antibiotic.
- print PDF in color (494 KB, 2 pages)
- print PDF in black and white (429 KB, 2 pages)
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9484) - Order bulk quantities
(PHF product #GS-012)
Be Smart. Antibiotics Will Not Help a Cold or Flu
Tri-fold Brochure
Target Audience: American Indians/Alaska Natives ages 18-49 years
This tri-fold brochure briefly explains the difference between bacteria and viruses and how bacteria become resistant. It also answers common questions about when it is and is not appropriate to use an antibiotic as well as suggestions for symptomatic relief.
- print PDF in color (397 KB, 1 page)
- print PDF in black and white (233 KB, 1 page)
- view page in HTML
- Order free small quantities
(CDC-INFO product #99-9481) - Order bulk quantities
(PHF product #GS-014)
*Note:
- Some documents are available here in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (PDF). To view or print them, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or higher) installed on your computer. If you do not have the Reader you can obtain it free from Adobe Corporation.
- A .pdf file will open in a new browser window.
- All .pdf files are provided in low-resolution for office printers. If high-resolution formats are required for commercial printing, please e-mail the Get Smart campaign at GetSmart@cdc.gov.
This symbol means you are leaving the CDC.gov Web site. For more information, please see CDC's Exit Notification and Disclaimer policy.
File Formats: All viewers, players, and plug-ins used on this site can be downloaded from the file formats page. (For example: Adobe Acrobat Reader for pdf files, Windows Media Player for audio and video files, PowerPoint Viewer for presentation slides, etc.)
Copyrighted images: Images on this website which are copyrighted were used with permission of the copyright holder and are not in the public domain. CDC has licensed these images for use in the materials provided on this website, and the materials in the form presented on this website may be used without seeking further permission. Any other use of copyrighted images requires permission from the copyright holder.
Contact Us:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - New Hours of Operation
8am-8pm ET/Monday-Friday
Closed Holidays - cdcinfo@cdc.gov