Antibiotic Stewardship Resources for Public Education

• CDC: What are antibiotic-resistant bacteria? (PDF)
• CDC: Antibiotic Resistance: 5 Things To Know (PDF)
• CDC: Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Facts
  • Spanish: Datos sobre el uso de antibióticos y la resistencia a los antimicrobianos
• CDC: Antimicrobial Resistance Print Materials and Factsheets
• CDC: Combat Antibiotic Resistance - Protect Yourself & Your Family (PDF)
• CDC: Combating Antibiotic Resistance (YouTube)
• CDC: The Threat of Antibiotic Resistance (YouTube)
• IDSA: Antimicrobial Resistance: Patient Stories

• MDH: What Can You Do to Improve Antibiotic Use?
• CDC: You’ve Been Prescribed an Antibiotic in the Hospital for an Infection (PDF)
• CDC: Healthy Habits: Antibiotic Do's and Don'ts
  • Spanish: Hábitos Saludables: Qué Hacer y Qué No Hacer Con los Antibióticos
• CDC: Can I Feel Better Without Antibiotics? (PDF)
• CDC: What is Delayed Prescribing? (PDF)
• CDC: What Is Watchful Waiting? (PDF)
• Joint Commission: Speak Up: Antibiotics - Know the Facts (Video)
  • Spanish: Speak Up™ Antibiotics: Know The Facts (Spanish) (Video)
  • Extended versions also available in English and Spanish
• Public Health Ontario: Do you think you need antibiotics? Let's talk (PDF)
• AVMA: Antimicrobial use and resistance: FAQs for pet owners

• MDH: Cough and Cold Care for Adults (PDF)
• MDH: Cough and Cold Care for Children (PDF)
• MDH: Viral Prescription Pad (PDF)
• CDC: Do I really need antibiotics? (PDF)
  • Spanish: ¿De verdad necesito antibióticos? (PDF)
• CDC: Do You Need Antibiotics? (PDF)
• CDC: Antibiotic Use | "The Right Tool" (PDF)
  • Spanish: Los Antibióticos No Son La Herramienta Correcta Para Tratar Un Virus (PDF)
• CDC: Viruses or Bacteria - What’s got you sick? (PDF)
  • Spanish: Virus o bacterias - ¿Qué lo enfermó? (PDF)
• Alberta Health Services: Guide to Wise Use of Antibiotics | Do Bugs Need Drugs?

• MOHASC: Penicillin Allergy Evaluation and De-labeling (PDF)
• AAAAI: Are You Allergic to Penicillin? (PDF)
• AAAAI: Penicillin Allergy FAQ
• JAMA: Am I allergic to Penicillin?
  • Spanish: ¿Soy alérgico a la penicilina?
• JAMA: What Parents Need to Know About Penicillin Allergy Labels
• National Penicillin Allergy Day Awareness Poster (PDF)

• CDC: Handwashing Facts
• CDC: Preventing C. diff
• Foodsafety.gov

Videos, activity sheets, infographics, stickers, and clings

• MDH: Antibiotic Stewardship YouTube Playlist
• MDH: Fun Sheets | One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Resources and Print Materials
• CDC: One Health: We're All Connected! Coloring Activity Book (PDF)
• CDC: Patient Education Resources Antibiotic Prescribing and Use
  • Spanish: Recursos educativos para pacientes y profesionales de atención médica

Antibiotics are lifesaving drugs when used appropriately. As with any medications, antibiotics can cause harm also known as side effects. Tell your doctor or seek immediate care if you develop side effects while taking an antibiotic.

• CDC: Do antibiotics have side effects? (PDF)
  • Spanish: ¿Tienen efectos secundarios los antibióticos? (PDF)
• CDC: For Patients - Antibiotics Can Cause Harm (PDF)
• CDC: About C. diff
• CDC: C. diff Infection: Am I at risk? (PDF)
• CDC: The Progression of a C. diff Infection (PDF)

• MPCA: Dispose of Unwanted Medications Interactive Map
• MPCA: Don't flush medicines down the drain

Getting recommended vaccines is one of the best ways to keep yourself and others healthy. Vaccines help prevent infections, reduce the need for antibiotics, and fight drug resistance.

• MDH: Immunization: Me and My Family
• MDH: Vaccine Recommendations and Access for Minnesotans
• AAFP: Immunizations and Vaccines
• AAPF: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know about Vaccines for Kids (PDF)
• ACOG: Vaccines During Pregnancy
  • Spanish: Vacunas durante el embarazo
• HealthyChildren.org/AAP: Immunizations

• MDH: Bronchitis or Sinusitis? (PDF)
• CDC: Chest Cold (Acute Bronchitis) Basics
  • Spanish: Información básica sobre el resfriado de pecho (bronquitis aguda)
• Public Health Ontario: Bronchitis? Let's Talk (PDF)
• Intermountain Healthcare: Bronchiolitis (PDF)

• CDC: Preventing and Managing Common Cold (PDF)
• CDC: Are Antibiotics Needed for My Child's Runny Nose? (PDF)

• MDH: About COVID-19
  • Hmong: Hais Txog COVID-19
  • Somali: Ku Saabsan KOFID-19
  • Spanish: Acerca del COVID-19
• CDC: Types of COVID-19 Treatment
• CDC: About Influenza
  • Spanish: Acerca de la influenza
• CDC: Treatment of Flu

• American Dental Association: Why Your Dentist Might Not Prescribe Antibiotics (YouTube)
  • Spanish: Su Dentista Podría No Recetarle Antibióticos (YouTube)
• CDC: Antibiotic Use for a Safe Dental Visit (PDF)

• CDC: Preventing and Treating Ear Infections (PDF)
• Public Health Ontario: Ear Infection? Let's Talk (PDF)
• Choosing Wisely Canada: Antibiotics for Ear Infections in Children (PDF)
• PCORI: Choosing an Antibiotic for You Child's Ear, Nose, or Throat Infection (PDF)

• Allina Health: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Children (PDF)
  • Somali: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Children - Somali (PDF)
  • Spanish: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Children - Spanish (PDF)
• Allina Health: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Adults (PDF)
  • Somali: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Adults - Somali (PDF)
  • Spanish: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in Adults - Spanish (PDF)
• ESPGHAN: H Pylori Patient Parent Guide
  • Available in 20 languages

• MDH: Measles (Rubeola) Basics
  Includes posters and videos in multiple languages
• CDC: About Measles
  • Spanish: Acerca del sarampión

• CDC: About Whooping Cough
  • Spanish: Acerca de la tosferina
• JAMA: What Is Pertussis?
  • Spanish: ¿Qué es la tos ferina? (PDF)

• CDC: Get Ahead of Sepsis Materials for Patients
  • Spanish: Materiales sobre sepsis en español

• MDH: STD Basics
• MDH: STD/HIV Partner Services Program
• MDH: What You and Your Partner Should Know About Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
• JAMA: What Is Genital Herpes?
• JAMA: Preventing HIV With PrEP
  • Spanish: Prevención del VIH con la PrEP (PDF)
• JAMA: What Is Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis?
  • Spanish: ¿Qué es la profilaxis posterior a la exposición a la doxiciclina? (PDF)

• MDH: Bronchitis or Sinusitis? (PDF)
• CDC: Sinus Infection Basics
  • Spanish: Información básica sobre la sinusitis (infección de los senos paranasales)
• Public Health Ontario: Sinus Infection? Let's Talk (PDF)
• Choosing Wisely Canada: Treating Sinus Infections: Don’t rush to antibiotics (PDF)

• CDC: Preventing and Treating Skin Infections (PDF)

• Public Health Ontario: Sore Throat? Let's Talk (PDF)
• CDC: Sore Throat Basics
  • Spanish: Información básica sobre el dolor de garganta
• CDC: About Strep Throat
  • Spanish: Acerca de la infección de garganta por estreptococos

• CDC: Urinary Tract Infection Basics
  • Spanish: Información básica sobre las infecciones urinarias
• JAMA: What Should I Know About Recurrent UTIs in Older Women?