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November is C. diff Awareness Month

Spread the Word, Not C. diff

Join CDC in November for C. diff Awareness Month 
to raise awareness about this deadly threat and save lives.

C. diff is estimated to cause almost half a million infections in the U.S. each year.


Did you know? Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a germ that causes severe diarrhea, which can be life-threatening. C. diff can affect anyone and is usually associated with recent antibiotic use. CDC estimates that C. diff causes almost half a million infections in the United States each year. 


C. diff risk factors include: antibiotic exposure, older age (65 and older), recent stay at a hospital or nursing home, weakened immune system, previous history of C. diff.


Help protect yourself, your family, and your community from C. diff:


Patients & Families—learn: 


Healthcare professionals—download, share, and order: 


Visit CDC’s
C. diff website to learn more.


Infection control plays a critical role in stopping the spread of C. diff in healthcare settings. It’s important that all healthcare personnel understand the infection control actions they should take to stop the spread of germs. CDC’s Project Firstline provides innovative and accessible infection control resources so you can help keep your patients safe.

Download, share, and order CDC’s latest #Cdiff educational resources. Search “C.diff” under “Programs”, then click “Apply” https://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/

 #CdiffAwarenessmonth #CdiffInfectionAwareness #BeAntibioticsAware 


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