Thread by @ChildNurseOJ

A thread of learning from #AllOurHealth on anti-microbial resistance....

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the largest threats to public health currently faced by human beings worldwide. In 2017 the World Health Organisation launched a global campaign to help combat it through education and health advise #AllOurHealth
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WHO report that in some countries 'superbug' strains of diseases such as E.coli, TB, Gonnhorea, and MRSA are becoming more prevalent... something here in the UK we have seen on the rise. #AllOurHealth
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Microbial resistance is a core principle in the rise of this problem, and as such ALL HCP'S have a responsibility to inform and support people to make the best choices for their health #AllOurHealth

When we take antibiotics they fight the infection and bacteria they encounter however those which are resistant to the antibiotic remain. These will multiply exponentially over time, leaving just the resistant bacteria. #AllOurHealth

On a national level, the NHS and PHE have launched a 5 year plan to counter it, incorporating a 20 year vision of public health.
Globally the WHO are increasing activism on the topic and have named it a key health priority #AllOurHealth

The NHS and PHE also commissioned a catchy advert as pat of their national commitment to spreading the message on antibiotic use. This is has been broadcast on British TV since September 2019
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More information for HCP's, Patients and educators can be found on the "Antibiotic Guardian" programme. I found this resource particularly useful and you can even sign up to pledge your support to the campaign! antibioticguardian.com/keep-antibioti…
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There is also the EBug resource for young people to use and to gather more information on antibiotic use.
e-bug.eu/eng_home.aspx?…
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All HCP's have a role to play and interventions don't need to be complicated we can:
- Encourage patients to engage with vaccination programmes
- Be pro-active in infection prevention
- Engage in handwashing
- follow local procedures and pathways
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Remember Make Every Contact Count (MECC) and together we can help reduce the overuse of Antibiotics and engage patients to realise they have a vitalrole in helping fight antimicrobial resistance. #AllOurHealth

For more information see the #AllOurHealth applied website on the topic, accessed via the link below:
gov.uk/government/pub…

There's also a toolkit for HCP's in countering this and tis can be found on the TARGET website:
rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-r…

For more information see the #AllOurHealth website or feel free to get involved with discussions and share to your own platforms!