But when it comes to colds and the flu and other illnesses caused by viruses, antibiotics won’t help and can cause you to become “resistant” to the antibiotic.

Use these materials to educate parents and kids about when it is OK to take an antibiotic and how hand washing is the best defense for fighting germs and staying healthy in the first place.

Parent Handout

• Your Child & Antibiotic Resistance 

Materials For Children

• Know When Antibiotics Work 
• Be A Germ Fighter 
• Be A Hand Washing Pro 
• Pledge To Resist Antibiotics For Colds & The Flu 
• Germ Fighter Word Search