One of the most important things we can all do is be very acutely aware of when an antibiotic is the right product to use — and when it's not. If you have a urinary tract infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic and, in some complicated cases, they may recommend the use of a novel one if the bacterial infection appears resistant to common antibiotics. But if you or a member of your family has a viral infection, don't take antibiotics "just in case." Similarly, don't ask the doctor for an antibiotic for your child if their healthcare provider says they have a viral infection. Take antibiotics as prescribed, even if you're feeling better. If treatment stops too soon, the remaining bacteria may become resistant to the antibiotic. Do not skip doses, and don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. Finally, take action to support policies that will make sure we have many more antibiotics coming in the near future. Talk to your legislator about why it's important, and share your own stories with legislators, if you or a family member has had any experience with a hard-to-treat infection. We all have a part to play in curbing AMR.This resource has been created with support from BIO.