Information and Materials For Consumers

The MARR Coalition offers free educational programs and materials for consumers, designed to promote appropriate antibiotic use and encourage infection prevention. To schedule a presentation for your school or group, please contact MARR.

Consumer Programs
Consumer Materials

Consumer Programs

MARR Community Education Program
"Antibiotics & You"

This award-winning, 45-minute interactive program is designed for consumers of all ages to help them better understand antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, and how to use these lifesaving medicines appropriately. The presentation is directed toward students in grades 3 - 6. However, it can be used for any audience. Content includes:

  • The differences between bacteria and viruses
  • How germs spread
  • What happens when you get sick
  • How antibiotics work
  • What antibiotic resistance is and what you can do about it
  • How to prevent infection and illness (handwashing, immunization, exercise, nutrition)

Interested in bringing Antibiotics & You to your school or organization?

MARR makes it easy for you to do it yourself with our easy to follow instructional video. Visit our Educator Page for more information on this free program. In some instances, trained presenters may be available in Michigan to teach the Antibiotics & You program at your school, business, healthcare facility or civic group meeting. Contact MARR for more information.

“Antibiotics & You” presentation kits are also available free for non-Michigan venues. Please contact MARR for more information.

“Antibiotics & You” earned the 2003 Award for Excellence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been adopted by several other state coalitions nationwide for use in their community education programs.

Consumer Materials

  • Antibiotics: What you should know
    This consumer-focused brochure contains important information about antibiotic resistance and what you can do to prevent it. Find out how to tell the difference between a cold and the flu, when antibiotics work and when they don't, plus much more. Size 8 1/2 x 11 PDF format.

    Printed copies of this brochure are available free of charge within the state of Michigan in packets of 100 (quantities limited to 300). Place your order through the Michigan Department of Community Health (select IMMUNIZATIONS, item number IM109)
  • MRSA: What you should know
    This consumer-focused brochure contains important information about Methicillin-resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA), a type of bacteria that is resistant to some antibiotics. Find out how to prevent, recognize, and treat a MRSA infection, plus much more. Size 8 1/2 x 11 PDF format.
  • MARR Resistance Ranger Poster
    Our most popular poster featuring the original Resistance Ranger. Print out this colorful poster for your home or office. Size 11 x 17 in Adobe PDF format.
  • MARR Kids Poster
    Print out this colorful poster for your home or office. Size 11 x 17 in Adobe PDF format.
  • MARR Family Poster
    Print out this colorful poster for your home or office. Size 11 x 17 in Adobe PDF format.
  • A Guide for Parents: Runny Nose
    A runny nose is a normal part of what happens during the common cold and as it gets better. Here are some facts about colds and runny noses.
  • A Guide for Parents: Fluid in the Middle Ear
    A doctor said your child has fluid in the middle ear, also called otitis (oh-TIE-Tus) media with effusion (uh-FEW-zhun) (OME). Fluid usually does not bother children, and it almost always goes away on its own. This does not have to be treated with antibiotics, unless it lasts for a few months. Here are some facts about OME and ear infections.
  • How to Wash Your Hands 101
    Are you sure you know how to wash your hands properly? This poster tells you everything you need to know. Print one out for home and school. Size 8 1/2 x 11 PDF format.
  • When to Wash Your Hands -- A great reminder for kids!
    When should you wash your hands? This poster tells you when to wash, so you don't get sick. Print one out for home and school. Size 8 1/2 x 11 PDF format.