AWARE Materials

Oregon Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) works to reduce the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Oregon. AWARE encourages partners to use the educational materials provided here. These materials were developed by Oregon Health Authority and Oregon AWARE.

All material on this page may be reproduced as needed; however, literature content should not be altered without the permission of Oregon AWARE.

Brochures

Antibiotics Are Not Always the Answer 

These brochures encourage the appropriate use of antibiotics, show the difference between common viral and bacterial illnesses and offer ideas of how to feel better when antibiotics are not needed. Seventh grade reading level. Size 4" x 9", opens to 12" x 9".

English parent brochure electronic version (pdf) Spanish parent brochure electronic version (pdf)

English adult brochure electronic version (pdf) Spanish adult brochure electronic version (pdf)

Patient Information Sheets

Posters

Antibiotics are not always the answer/Los antibióticos no siempre son la respuesta English on one side and Spanish on the other. Educates about antibiotic resistance, encourages medication compliance, and discourages saving and sharing of antibiotics. Size 11" x 17".

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

Pads and Flyer

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".

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

Viral Self-Care "Prescription" Pad
Pre-formatted sheets serve as a "prescription" for home treatments to relieve the symptoms of a viral URI. Size 5" x 8".

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

Pharmacy flyer: Got a cold or flu? Pharmacists can promote safe antibiotic use with a prescription bag flyer. Encourages the appropriate use of antibiotics and clarifies the difference between common viral and bacterial upper respiratory illnesses. English on one side and Spanish on the other. Seventh grade reading level. Size 3.5" x 8.5".

• See electronic version (pdf)

K-6 Material

Children's Antibiotic Resistance Activity Kit (K to 3rd Grade).
An 8-page booklet of coloring sheets and games that teaches children and their parents about antibiotic resistance. Suitable for grades K-3. Size 8.5" x 11".

• 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 Algorithms

• Judicious Use of Antibiotics, A Guide for Providers, 3rd Edition (pdf)
  

Requesting Printed Materials

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 emailing Oregon.AWARE@dhsoha.state.or.us.

For more resources, go to the CDC's U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week website.