Parents can help their children by knowing when antibiotics are appropriate. Find out more about the problems with antibiotics, and find answers to questions about antibiotics and your child’s health.

Clinicians can help educate patients on antibiotic use and resistance. We have forms, technical articles and other information about prescribing antibiotics in your practice.

Child care providers can help control antibiotic misuse by those in their care. Read the CDC recommendations on antibiotic use, and our guidelines on when antibiotics are needed.