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Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please

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Publication Year: 2009
Language: English
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/campaign-materials/print-materials/brochure-parent.html

This brochure educates parents on 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. Using antibiotics improperly can cause bacteria to become resistant and even more dangerous.

Availability

This publication is available only on the Internet

Source

Division of Bacterial & Mycotic Diseases, NCID, CDC, OPHS, HHS
1600 Clifton Road NE, MS-C09
Atlanta GA 30333

Phone: 404-639-1603
Toll-free Phone: (800) 232-4636 Emergency Response Hotline

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