It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

The โ†—๏ธ of #AntimicrobialResistance is a ๐ŸŒ threat.
It can affect anyone,
of any age,
in any country.
๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿป๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿฆฐ๐Ÿง•๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ณ๐Ÿฟ

Proper use of all medicines ๐Ÿ’Š is ๐Ÿ”‘ to #StopDrugResistance

Let's unite to preserve antimicrobials!
๐Ÿ‘‰bit.ly/38QcDbW
Overuse & misuse of medicines are the leading causes of #AntimicrobialResistance. Without effective #antibiotics ๐Ÿ’Š & other antimicrobials, we will lose our ability to treat common infections like pneumonia.

Let's unite to preserve antimicrobials!

๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/38QcDbW
The rise of #AntimicrobialResistance is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability & death.

The future of our medicines ๐Ÿ’Š depends on all of us.
Let's unite to preserve antimicrobials!

๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/38QcDbW
It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week

Overuse and misuse of medicines are the leading causes of #AntimicrobialResistance.

The future of our medicines ๐Ÿ’Š depends on all of us.
Let's unite to preserve antimicrobials!

๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/38QcDbW
Prevent the spread of #AntimicrobialResistance:
โœ… Seek medical advice when you are ill
โœ… Only take #antibiotics & other antimicrobials when prescribed
โœ… Prevent infections
โœ… Take medicines responsibly

Let's unite to preserve antimicrobials!

๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/38QcDbW

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