To fight antimicrobial resistance, let’s be smart with medicine. Only use antibiotics when prescribed, follow your doctor’s instructions, and don’t take antibiotics for colds or flu.

  • Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change in a way that makes medicines less effective.
  • This resistance makes infections tougher to treat, which can mean longer illnesses, higher medical costs, and a greater risk of serious health problems.
  • Antibiotics don’t work for illnesses like colds and flu.
  • Common infections, like urinary tract infections and pneumonia, are becoming harder to treat because of AMR.
  • Always complete your prescribed schedule of antibiotics, even if you feel better.