Last week we celebrated World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. Our Pharmacy Team shared posters and information on the importance of protecting antibiotics against the growing threat of resistance. Did you know? A recent study showed that the likelihood of being prescribed antibiotics for coughs and colds has increased by 40% between 1999 - 2011. It is estimated that around 25k individuals in Europe lose their life each year from infections resistant to antibiotics. How you can help! 💊 Don’t ask for antibiotics this flu season. Visit your pharmacist for over the counter medicine. 💊 Take antibiotics exactly as described - never save them for later and don’t share them with others. 💊 Spread the word!! Tell your friends and family about antibiotic resistance! To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3Tj68pB #AntibioticResistance #AntibioticGuardian #AMRAwareness #AntibioticAwareness #Hospital #Pharmacy #InfectionPrevention #NuffieldHealth
Quality Care Partner - Infection Prevention. Overseeing snd leading on Infection Prevention across Nuffield Health.
11moFabulous and important work. Well done #TeamHighgate