Bromley marks Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week with educational campaign
We are marking Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week with a new series of short videos to help residents understand how we can all play a part in protecting antibiotics for the future.
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are major drivers of this growing global issue.
The Bromley campaign highlights how small, everyday choices can make a big difference. You can watch all the videos below:
What antimicrobial resistance is and why it matters
Why it’s important to follow your GP or pharmacist’s advice when taking antibiotics
The dangers of sharing antibiotics with others
Why you shouldn’t keep antibiotics for future use
How to safely dispose of expired or unused medicines
Why some antibiotic courses have changed from seven to five days
The risks of prescribing antibiotics when they’re not needed
How to become an Antibiotic Guardian and support national efforts to tackle resistance
Become an antibiotic guardian at: Antibiotic Guardian – Pledge to be an Antibiotic Guardian