* Pressured a pediatrician to give your child antibiotics, even if symptoms indicate he or she has a virus rather than a bacterial infection.
* Misused antibiotics yourself; for instance, failing to take the entire course prescribed.
* Not taken common-sense steps to stay healthy, such as getting a flu shot or routinely washing your hands for at least 20 seconds in warm, soapy water.
* Encountered barriers to accessing flu vaccinations, such as lack of medical insurance.
Those who qualify will get the vaccines free of charge during Aware in the Square, a health-education event designed to share information about antibiotic resistance. It runs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
"The point is to educate the public about antibiotics, which are often misused for viral infections like cold and flu," says Jessina McGregor, assistant professor in the OSU College of Pharmacy. "They don't help you get better faster. ... And if you use these drugs when you don't need them, they may not work for you when you do need them."
About 50 or 60 third-year pharmacy students are expected to participate.