Oregon Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) is dedicated to driving initiatives that can reduce the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Oregon.  To this end, AWARE encourages partners of this initiative to acquire and distribute these appropriate antibiotics use literature.

These materials were developed by Oregon Health Authority and Oregon AWARE. Here you can acquire electronic versions of this material. All material on this page may be reproduced as needed; however literature content should not be altered without the permission of Oregon AWARE.

Request Printed Material

Oregon AWARE invites advocates of the judicious use of antibiotics to become a point-of-distribution. Bulk printed materials are available free of charge for distribution, place your request online or with a fax form.

Brochures

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English adult patient brochure: Warning: Unnecessary Antibiotics Can Be Harmful. Explains how inappropriate use leads to antibiotic resistance and summarizes the dangers involved with treating viral infections with antibiotics. Seventh grade reading level. Size 4" x 9", opens to 12" x 9".

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• See Spanish electronic version. (pdf)

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Adult brochure:  How Does Antibiotic Resistance Affect Your Health? The elderly population is more at risk for suffering from adverse effects when using antibiotics.  Encourages the appropriate use of antibiotics, hand washing and taking medications as prescribed.

• See Chinese electronic version.  (pdf)
• See English electronic version.  (pdf)
• See Spanish electronic version.  (pdf)
• See Vietnamese electronic version.  (pdf)

Posters

Patient Poster: Think You Need Antibiotics? / ¡La Penicilina no Sirve Para Todo! English on one side and Spanish on the other. Educates about antibiotic resistance, encourages medication compliance, and discourages hoarding and sharing of antibiotics. Size 25.5" x 11".

• See English side electronic version. (pdf)
• See Spanish side electronic version. (pdf)

FAQs

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Pads

Advice Letter for Child Care Providers
Pre-formatted letters to child care providers explain that your pediatric patient's viral URI does not require antibiotics. Size 5" x 8".

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K-6 Material

• See English electronic version. (pdf)
• See Spanish electronic version. (pdf)

English - Germs: Viruses & Bacteria Activity Kit (4th to 6th Grade).
An 18-page booklet of coloring sheets and games that teaches children and their parents about antibiotic resistance. Suitable for grades 4-6. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

• See Activity Book electronic version. (pdf)
• See Answer Key electronic version. (pdf)
  

Presentations

Antibiotic Resistance Presentation: "Down With Superbugs," geared towards lay audiences.

• See PowerPoint Presentation (11MB)

Treatment Guides

Patient Treatment Guides for Upper Respiratory Infections.
Click the links below to view each guide.

What causes earaches, when earaches need antibiotics and symptom relief. Earache treatment guide (pdf) 

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What causes coughs, when coughs need antibiotics and practical cough treatment. Cough treatment guide (pdf)

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What is sinusitis, when antibiotics help and practical sinus treatment.
Sinus treatment guide (pdf)

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What causes sore throats, when antibiotics help and practical sinus treatment. Sore throat treatment guide (pdf)

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Treatment Algorithms

Our algorithms are currently under revision.  Please check back for new, updated documents in the spring of 2013.

 For more resources, go to the CDC's Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work website.