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CDC National Antibiotic Use Campaign - www.cdc.gov/getsmart
This site has a very good general explanation of antibiotic
resistance. It also has educational materials that
may be ordered.
Center for Science in the Public Interest Antibiotic
Resistance - http://www.cspinet.org/ar/
This site has consumer tips as well as more detailed
information about antibiotic resistance. There is
also a section about antibiotic resistance in agriculture.
Keep Antibiotics Working - http://www.keepantibioticsworking.com/pages/home.cfm
A site dedicated to the role of agriculture in antibiotic
resistance. Articles include links to explain terms
that may be unfamiliar, as well as references.
National Consumer League - http://www.nclnet.org/NCLvsBacteria.html
This site consists of pamphlets with basic information
for consumers about antibiotic resistance and reducing
the risk bacterial infection. Materials are available
for download or online ordering.
Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics
- http://www.tufts.edu/med/apua/home.html
A very complete site including information for both
consumers and health care professionals. Topics include
a discussion of the effects of antibiotics in the
ecosystem, as well as antibiotic resistance in the
news. The site also includes some information in Spanish.
REACH [Reducing Antibiotics for Children] Mass
- http://www.reachmass.org/parents.html
An easily approachable web site with information for
parents, health care providers and activities for
children. Includes a quiz for parents and brochures
for health care providers that may be ordered or downloaded.
Federal Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/anti_resist.html
Recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration
on the use of antibiotics for humans and in agriculture.
Federal Food and Drug Administration - http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/anti_resist.html
Recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration
on the use of antibiotics for humans and in agriculture.
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