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You have just filled a prescription for an antibiotic…

Published Date:

8/18/08

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Get smart : know when antibiotics work

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English

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Read this important information

• Take it exactly as your medical expert tells you Do not skip doses

• Do not share it with others

• Finish the prescription even if you feel better Do not save it for later

Why is this checklist so important?

Using an antibiotic the wrong way can make infections stronger and harder to treat. You can prevent this problem by getting smart about antibiotics.

Take antibiotics the right way.

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Poster

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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