The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe. UKHSA have launched their Keep Antibiotics Working Campaign to raise awareness of the importance of using antibiotics in the right way.
Andi Biotic, an anthropomorphic pill, is on a mission to spread the word about the importance of antibiotics and using them correctly, so we can keep antibiotics working.
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are used to treat serious bacterial infections. They kill bacteria or prevent them from spreading, but they do not work for everything. Many mild infections, including those that aren’t caused by bacteria, can get better on their own without antibiotics.
What is antibiotic resistance?
This is when germs/bacteria can defeat the antibiotics designed to kill them. The overuse of antibiotics has made them less effective and has led to the emergence of “superbugs”.
What can we do about it?
We all need to worry about antibiotic resistance. Even if you have never taken them before, there will come a time when you may need them. By then they may no longer work.
What can we all do to help?
- Never share antibiotics with others
- Never store or save antibiotics for another time
- Take antibiotics as prescribed by a healthcare professional
- NEVER demand antibiotics and always follow the advice of the healthcare professionals
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