World Antibiotics Awareness Week

 

 

 

Antibiotic resistance is a serious worldwide problem, and it’s happening in Australia. The World Health Organization has warned that antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to human health today. However, there are simple actions individuals can take to help stop the spread of antibiotic resistant infections.

This World Antibiotic Awareness Week, NPS MedicineWise has an urgent message to all Australians: It’s time to take antibiotic resistance seriously. During this week we’ll be highlighting the serious issue of antibiotic resistance and empowering health professionals and the community to be part of the solution.

We all have a part to play in helping to preserve the power of antibiotics. And there are simple steps you can take now to prevent antibiotic resistance. 
 

Take part in a global conversation on social media

This year during World Antibiotic Awareness Week, a global conversation will be held on social media using the hashtag #AntibioticResistance.

Videos, messages and other resources will be shared by NPS MedicineWise on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Be sure to follow us, share our posts and join the conversation at any time throughout the week to learn more about the problem of antibiotic resistance and appropriate use of antibiotics

Download our campaign toolkit
Our campaign toolkit contains resources you can download, print and share to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance and help preserve the power of antibiotics.

Host an event to win a $250 morning tea and a $250 donation to the health charity of your choice
Download and print the materials from our campaign toolkit, and decorate your office or workplace for the chance to win a morning tea for your team valued up to $250 plus a $250 donation to the registered health charity of your choice.
Share a photo of your event on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Remember to follow us, tag @NPSMedicineWise in the photo and hashtag #AntibioticResistance and #WAAWcomp to enter

The social media guide included in the campaign toolkit has been created to assist you with copy to include as you share Antibiotic Awareness Week resources and messages.

To find out more about Antibiotic Awareness Week visit our site.