U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 18–24) is dedicated to increasing awareness among the public and healthcare professionals about the serious threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of responsible antibiotic use. This year, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting key areas of unnecessary antibiotic use and encouraging healthcare providers to share the following resources with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to support safe and appropriate antibiotic use.

• Antibiotic Resistance: What You Need to Know - DPH Handout
  Outlines steps patients can take to help combat resistance.


• Non-prescription Antibiotic Use: What You Need to Know - DPH Handout
  Explains the risks of taking antibiotics without a prescription and offers guidance for patients.


• Understanding Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections - DPH Handout
  Explains what UTIs and ASB are and why antibiotics should be avoided when not indicated.


• Do You Have a Penicillin Allergy? - DPH Handout
  Explains why most patients who think they are allergic to penicillin are not truly allergic, why penicillin is usually safe for them, and the benefits of having an inaccurate penicillin allergy label removed by a doctor.


• Antibiotic Awareness Week - CDC Promotional Toolkit
  To learn more about Antibiotic Awareness Week and access free promotional messaging, graphics, scheduled events, and social media tools.