Antibiotic Awareness Week
Activities for 2012
On November 14 and 16, 2012, we were joined by Canadian experts and hosted two webinars discussing the latest information on antimicrobial resistance and public health in Canada.
Our partnership also developed new posters to be used as resources for raising awareness.
Use these posters to help promote Antibiotic Awareness Week
and don’t miss these great Poster Dissemination Tips
How Much Is Too Much 2012 Poster
Focus On The Problem 2012 Poster
Effects Could Be Shattering 2012 Poster
Use Antibiotics Wisely 2012 Poster
International Activities
European Antibiotic Awareness Day – November 18 ECDC provides information about the various national campaigns, toolkits, and ECDC’s role.
View ECDC’s Antibiotic Awareness Day Videos
US CDC Campaign “Get Smart” CDC provides information about the various awareness tools and their national campaign Get Smart About Antibiotics Week.
Antibiotic Awareness Week, Australia The Australian campaign provides information about the various tools and awareness activities being championed.
2011 – 2010 Activities
Antibiotic Awareness Week 2011
Use Antibiotics Wisely Poster (PDF)
Antibiotic Awareness Poster (PDF)
2011 Webinars
On November 14, 15 and 17, this website featured live webcasts of Canadian experts discussing the latest information on antibiotic resistance and public health.
2010 Webinars
On November 18, 2010, Canada joined the international efforts to raise awareness for antimicrobial resistance by acknowledging the importance of the issue with a National Antibiotic Awareness Campaign. View Webcasts
- This cold season, use antibiotics wisely in children
- All sectors need to address antibiotic use
- Isolation for patients with antibiotic resistance causes fear of hospitals
- Think you need an antibiotic for that cold? Think twice.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship, by Chris Okeahialam MSc CIC and Michael Gardam MSc MD CM FRCPC
Other Resources:
Antibiotic Awareness resources available online include factsheets on AMR in food animal production, Hospitals and community settings, and northern and remote communities. A “prescription pad” for doctors to give directly to patients seeking antibiotics is also available. For patients, there is advice on knowing when to see a doctor, the use of over-the-counter medications, and what to do to keep children healthy.