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Are you Antibiotics aware?

PRESERVE THE MIRACLE OF ANTIBIOTICS

 “Antimicrobial resistance is a danger of the utmost urgency. This year will be a pivotal one…We have a global action plan. What we need now is the action“Antibiotic_Awareness_Week_2016_Logo_CMYK

Key Messages for Antibiotic Awareness Week

  • Antibiotics are a precious resource that could be lost.
  • Antibiotic resistance is happening now – it is a worldwide problem that affects human and animal health.
  • Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria stops an antibiotic from working effectively – meaning some infections may be impossible to treat.
  • Few new antibiotics are being developed to help solve this problem.
  • Misuse of antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistance.
  • Whenever antibiotics must be used, they must be used with care.

For more information visit the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality website. Discuss antibiotics with your GP and pharmacist.