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Dear patient,We want to give you some important information about antibiotics.
Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria.Antibiotics willNOThelp you feel better if you have a viral infection, such as:Influenza (flu)Cold or runny noseBronchitis or chest coldSome ear infections, sore throats, and sinus infectionsIf you take antibiotics when you don’t need them, they can cause more harm than good:You might put yourself at risk for potential side effectsYou can get diarrhea, rashes, or yeast infectionsAntibiotics may NOT work when you need them because antibiotics make bacteria more resistant to them. This can make future infections harder to treat.
As your healthcare provider,I will give you the best care possible. I am dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when they are necessary. If you have any questions, please ask me, your nurse, or your pharmacist.What can you do as a patient?Talk with me about the treatment that is best for you. Follow the treatment plan we discuss.Let me know if your symptoms do not improve.Sincerely,
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Safe Antibiotic Use
An Important Message From Your Providers
Adapted with Permission from the Illinois Department of Public Health
Dear patient,We want to give you some important information about antibiotics.
Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria.Antibiotics willNOThelp you feel better if you have a viral infection, such as:Influenza (flu)Cold or runny noseBronchitis or chest coldSome ear infections, sore throats, and sinus infectionsIf you take antibiotics when you don’t need them, they can cause more harm than good:You might put yourself at risk for potential side effectsYou can get diarrhea, rashes, or yeast infectionsAntibiotics may NOT work when you need them because antibiotics make bacteria more resistant to them. This can make future infections harder to treat.
As your healthcare provider,I will give you the best care possible. I am dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when they are necessary. If you have any questions, please ask me, your nurse, or your pharmacist.What can you do as a patient?Talk with me about the treatment that is best for you. Follow the treatment plan we discuss.Let me know if your symptoms do not improve.Sincerely,
Provider Name
Provider Name
Provider Name
Safe Antibiotic Use
An Important Message From Your Providers
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Adapted with Permission from the Illinois Department of Public Health
Dear patient,We want to give you some important information about antibiotics.
Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria.Antibiotics willNOThelp you feel better if you have a viral infection, such as:Influenza (flu)Cold or runny noseBronchitis or chest coldSome ear infections, sore throats, and sinus infectionsIf you take antibiotics when you don’t need them, they can cause more harm than good:You might put yourself at risk for potential side effectsYou can get diarrhea, rashes, or yeast infectionsAntibiotics may NOT work when you need them because antibiotics make bacteria more resistant to them. This can make future infections harder to treat.
As your healthcare provider,I will give you the best care possible. I am dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when they are necessary. If you have any questions, please ask me, your nurse, or your pharmacist.What can you do as a patient?Talk with me about the treatment that is best for you. Follow the treatment plan we discuss.Let me know if your symptoms do not improve.Sincerely,
Provider Name
Provider Name
Safe Antibiotic Use
An Important Message From Your Providers
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Adapted with Permission from the Illinois Department of Public Health
Dear patient,We want to give you some important information about antibiotics.
Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria.Antibiotics willNOThelp you feel better if you have a viral infection, such as:Influenza (flu)Cold or runny noseBronchitis or chest coldSome ear infections, sore throats, and sinus infectionsIf you take antibiotics when you don’t need them, they can cause more harm than good:You might put yourself at risk for potential side effectsYou can get diarrhea, rashes, or yeast infectionsAntibiotics may NOT work when you need them because antibiotics make bacteria more resistant to them. This can make future infections harder to treat.
As your healthcare provider,I will give you the best care possible. I am dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when they are necessary. If you have any questions, please ask me, your nurse, or your pharmacist.What can you do as a patient?Talk with me about the treatment that is best for you. Follow the treatment plan we discuss.Let me know if your symptoms do not improve.Sincerely,
Provider Name
Safe Antibiotic Use
An Important Message From Your Providers
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Adapted with Permission from the Illinois Department of Public Health
Dear patient,We want to give you some important information about antibiotics.
Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria.Antibiotics willNOThelp you feel better if you have a viral infection, such as:Influenza (flu)Cold or runny noseBronchitis or chest coldSome ear infections, sore throats, and sinus infectionsIf you take antibiotics when you don’t need them, they can cause more harm than good:You might put yourself at risk for potential side effectsYou can get diarrhea, rashes, or yeast infectionsAntibiotics may NOT work when you need them because antibiotics make bacteria more resistant to them. This can make future infections harder to treat.
As your healthcare provider,I will give you the best care possible. I am dedicated to prescribing antibiotics only when they are necessary. If you have any questions, please ask me, your nurse, or your pharmacist.What can you do as a patient?Talk with me about the treatment that is best for you. Follow the treatment plan we discuss.Let me know if your symptoms do not improve.Sincerely,Your Health Care Team
Safe Antibiotic Use
An Important Message From Your Providers
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Adapted with Permission from the Illinois Department of Public Health
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