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Understanding inappropriate antibiotic use
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Understanding inappropriate antibiotic use
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    1. 6 smart facts about antibiotic use
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
      Published:
      November 9, 2016
      Series:
      Get Smart about Antibiotics Week
      Description:
      This infographic reviews six facts about antibiotic use: antibiotics are life-saving, antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, not all ear infections and sore throats require antibiotics, green colored mucus is not a sign of a bacterial infection...
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    2. Improving antibiotic prescribing
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
      Published:
      November 9, 2016
      Series:
      Get Smart about Antibiotics Week
      Description:
      This infographic explains three ways healthcare professionals can improve antibiotic prescribing: staying up to date on clinical guidelines, communicating with patients regarding expectations, and counseling patients about antibiotic resistance. : Ta...
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    3. Reasons sntibiotic prescribing guidelines are not followed
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
      Published:
      November 9, 2016
      Series:
      Get Smart about Antibiotics Week
      Description:
      This infographic outlines three reasons antibiotic prescribing guidelines are not followed: belief that non-recommended antibiotics are a better option, concern for patient satisfaction, and fear of infection complications. : Target Audience: General...
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    4. Get Smart About Antibiotics Week November 14-20, 2016
      Corporate Author:
      National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.). Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
      Published:
      10/18/16
      Series:
      Get Smart about Antibiotics Week
      Description:
      Get Smart About Antibiotics Week is a national annual observance to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. : Publication date from document properties. : getsmartweek_factsheet.pdf
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