Iowa Gets Smart – Know When Antibiotics Work (Parents and Educators)
The "Iowa Gets Smart-Know When Antibiotics Work" curriculum was developed for school nurses. The materials target parents of school-aged children 14 and younger, with the intent of improving their knowledge on appropriate antibiotic use. These materials have been shown to increase awareness among parents that antibiotics are ineffective in the treatment of most ear infections, colds, influenza and other viral illnesses.
Fact Sheets (English)
Hojas de información
Iowa Gets Smart Curriculum
Binder Components
Tab 1 – Introduction
Tab 2 – Curriculum
Tab 3 – Additional IDPH fact sheets
Tab 4 – Additional cold, cough, and sinus
Tab 5 – Additional ear infection
Tab 6 – Additional sore throat
Tab 7 – Second hand smoke
Tab 8 – Proper antibiotic use
Tab 9 – Antibiotic resistance
Tab 10 – IARTF report