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The Center for Disease sway and Prevention and the U victuals and Drug Administration have launched a just discovered public awareness campaign on antibiotic overuse.

The campaign, entitled "Get Smart," prosecutes to promote the appropriate use in the community of antibiotics for upper respiratory infections, and aims to increase knowledge and awareness of appropriate antibiotic use. Patient education materials are available emancipated of charge online at http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart.

A similar campaign seek fors to promote the safe and appropriate use of nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The campaign, entitled "Be MedWise," is spearheaded through the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE). Patient information materials in English and Spanish onward choosing appropriate OTC medications are available released of charge online at http://www.bemedwise. org. Detailed information about the OTC physic facts label and how to compare proceedss learn about dosages, and understand information about specific warnings also is included.

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