#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek starts today!
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) can affect everyone, everywhere, at any age. π Watch & listen to our expert explaining why you should care about it!
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#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) can affect everyone, everywhere, at any age. π Watch & listen to our expert explaining why you should care about it!
Spread awareness, stop resistanceπbit.ly/3njQQ3g
What are 'antimicrobials'β
Antimicrobials β including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals & antiparasitics β are medicines π used to prevent & treat infections in humans, animals & plants.
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Antimicrobials β including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals & antiparasitics β are medicines π used to prevent & treat infections in humans, animals & plants.
More info πbit.ly/3cjwlNQ #AntimicrobialResistance
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) occurs when
πΈ bacteria
πΈ viruses
πΈ fungi
πΈ parasites
no longer respond to medicines,
π¨ making infections harder to treat
π¨ increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness & death.
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πΈ bacteria
πΈ viruses
πΈ fungi
πΈ parasites
no longer respond to medicines,
π¨ making infections harder to treat
π¨ increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness & death.
More info πbit.ly/3njQQ3g
βΌοΈ Overuse & misuse of medicines are leading causes of #AntimicrobialResistance.
The rise of AMR is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability & death.
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The rise of AMR is threatening our ability to treat common infectious diseases, resulting in prolonged illness, disability & death.
Spread awareness, stop resistance πbit.ly/3njQQ3g
Everyone has a role to play in stopping #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR).
Join WHO to spread awareness, stop resistance by adding blue π΅π΅π΅ on your social media during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 18-24 November.
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Join WHO to spread awareness, stop resistance by adding blue π΅π΅π΅ on your social media during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 18-24 November.
More info πbit.ly/3njQQ3g
Itβs #WorldToiletDay & #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek!
Access to safe water, sanitation & hygiene can prevent diarrhoea and reduce the need for antibiotic use, helping prevent drug resistance infections.
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Access to safe water, sanitation & hygiene can prevent diarrhoea and reduce the need for antibiotic use, helping prevent drug resistance infections.
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1β£ in π patients get an infection while receiving care.
Health workers π¨ββοΈπ©ββοΈ can reduce the spread of infections by keeping their hands, instruments & environment clean.
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Health workers π¨ββοΈπ©ββοΈ can reduce the spread of infections by keeping their hands, instruments & environment clean.
πbit.ly/3njQQ3g #AntimicrobialResistance
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality.
π Keeping your hands clean can help limit the spread of infections.
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π Keeping your hands clean can help limit the spread of infections.
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