World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW)18th - 24th November

WAAW aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We all have an important part to play in limiting antibiotic resistance in order to preserve antibiotics for their intended use; fighting bad bacterial infections.

This winter as colds and flus become more prevalent please remember there are actions you can take to help health workers in preventing Antimicrobial resistance:

• Return unwanted antibiotics to the community pharmacy                                              

• For safe disposal, do not flush down the toilet

• Do not keep antibiotics for future illnesses

• Do not share your antibiotics with friends family or pets

• Taking antibiotics when you don't need them puts you and your family at risk, take your doctor/dentist/pharmacist's advice

• Keep up to date with vaccinations to prevent infections

• The importance of good hand hygiene