The AAP is a partner in Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, November 14-20. This CDC campaign raises awareness of appropriate antibiotic use and aims to improve use of antibiotics in healthcare settings.
For more information and campaign resources, visit the links below:
General information
Antibiotics and respiratory illnesses
How do antibiotics work?
Why doesn't my pediatrician prescribe antibiotics every time my child is sick?
Guidelines for antibiotic use
Ear Infections With Fluid (Audio)
When to Use Antibiotics (Audio)
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media (ear infections)
Otitis Media with Effusion
Diagnosis and Management of Bronchiolitis
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