Thread by @WHO

#AntibioticResistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development bit.ly/2vLHeSf

#AntibioticResistance can affect anyone, of any age, in any country bit.ly/2vLHeSf

#AntibioticResistance occurs naturally, but misuse of antibiotics in humans & animals is accelerating the process bit.ly/2vLHeSf

#AntibioticResistance is making #gonorrhoea much harder, and sometimes impossible, to treat bit.ly/2vLHeSf

#AntibioticResistance leads to longer hospital stays, higher medical costs and increased mortality bit.ly/2vLHeSf

FACT: Bacteria, not humans or animals, become antibiotic-resistant.
#AntibioticResistance bit.ly/2vLHeSf

Only take antibiotics a health professional has prescribed TO YOU
bit.ly/2vLHeSf #AntibioticResistance

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can prevent them working when you DO need them bit.ly/2vLHeSf #AntibioticResistance

Never share antibiotics (not even with family) #AntibioticResistance bit.ly/2vLHeSf

Remember: Antibiotics DON’T cure viruses like colds and flu bit.ly/2vLHeSf #AntibioticResistance

ALWAYS wash your hands to prevent infections (and avoid the need for #antibiotics) #AntibioticResistance bit.ly/2vLHeSf

We can all help tackle #AntibioticResistance.
This is what the #agriculture sector can do bit.ly/2vLHeSf