Welcome to the Public Education section of the Do Bugs Need Drugs?^® website.

This section includes information about:

• Three Key Messages. The importance of handwashing, the difference between bacterial and viral infections and the use of antibiotics in the treatment of infections are outlined.
  
  
• Adult Education Tutorial.
  This PowerPoint presentation explains more about antibiotic resistance, provides statistics and self-help information.
  
  
• Public Service Announcements.
  30 second videos with interesting statistics about antibiotics and advice about preventing infection.
  
  
• Tip of the Week Archive. Interesting facts about bugs, drugs and healthcare are updated weekly. View the current tip of the week and previously shown tips at this site.
  
  
• Poem. Do Bugs Need Drugs?^® poem, courtesy of Alberta Health and Wellness.
  
  
• Article. This family oriented message about antibiotic resistance has information about common respiratory tract infections. The article is provided courtesy of Family Health Magazine and appeared in the spring 2001 issue.
  
  
• Links. List of other Internet sites with interesting information about respiratory tract infections, antibiotics and healthcare.