Both viruses and bacteria cause infections, but antibiotics will only treat bacterial infections. This video talks about how to recognize viral infections, how to use antibiotics, and ways of managing illnesses to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. It contains advice for talking with your health care provider about antibiotics, managing symptoms, and where to get more information in multiple languages.
Supplementary Materials
Guide to Wise Use of Antibiotics (Translations)
The Guide to Wise Use of Antibiotics has been translated into more than 25 languages, both immigrant and Indigenous.
These can be accessed here, shared easily through social media or email, or downloaded and printed. They are also available as QR codes, which can be printed and made accessible in health care facilities.
Viral Prescription
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This PDF document created by the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases provides information about symptomatic relief for infections and indicates when patients should consider a return visit. To be used with patients (adults and children) who have a suspected viral infection.
