Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance - One of the biggest threats to our future good health
Why it is relevant to you
Without effective antibiotics many routine treatments will become increasingly dangerous. Setting broken bones, basic operations, even chemotherapy and animal health all rely on access to antibiotics that work.
What we want you to do
Watch this 2 minute video to learn what antibiotic resistance is and why we need to limit the use of unnecessary antibiotics now!
How you can help save these vital medicines from becoming obsolete!
- Don’t demand antibiotics. Ask a pharmacist how to treat your symptoms.
- Take antibiotics exactly as prescribed. Never save them for later, never give them to someone else.
- Spread the word.
BBC News - Fears grow over increased antibiotic resistance
BBC News - Antibiotic resistance rise continues
BBC News - Antibiotic resistance now 'global threat', WHO warns
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