European Antibiotic Awareness Day
European Antibiotic Awareness Day, November 18th, promotes antibiotic use with a responsible approach. The day also aims to raise concerns of global antimicrobial resistance.
The discovery of antibiotics has always been regarded as one of the greatest medical discoveries ever. People could now be able to identify once-feared bacterial infections. Penicillin, the world's first antibiotic, was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1929. After WWII, the drug became extremely popular. According to some estimates, this "miracle drug" saved an estimated 200 million people. Penicillin is also partially responsible for the rise that people in industrial countries around this time.
There are over 100 species of antibiotics available today. On the other hand, it's encouraging news that antibiotics can treat so many different types of infections.. On the other hand, antibiotics do effectively treat many types of infections.. On the other hand, people have become dependent on antibiotics, while on the other hand, antibiotic use has risen. Some people have also become allergic to antibiotics as a result. Superbugs have also made an appearance and are on the rise in number. These types of bacteria are particularly resistant to antibiotics. Because of antibiotic resistance, 33,000 people per year die from an infection every year, according to the most recent estimates. Resistance strains are exacerbated by misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Implementing solutions right now will help reduce the problem's growing pain.
Antibiotic use can be reduced by antibiotic reduction in the form that antibiotic dependence is reduced
- Only use antibiotics prescribed by a healthcare specialist
- Never request antibiotics if your doctor says you don't need them. Until your doctor says you don't need them
- Never reveal your leftover antibiotics with anyone else
- Prevent infections naturally by washing hands and staying a distance from sick people
- Prepare food according to the instructions
- Choose foods that are not made with antibiotics
Healthcare professionals are encouraged to participate in reducing antibiotic resistance in the same way that healthcare professionals are. They should only prescribe antibiotics when absolutely necessary. They should also do everything they can to minimize infection in their environment and identify antibiotic-resistant infections.
How to celebrate #europeanantibioticawarenessday
On this day, health-care companies and specialists from around Europe host events to inform the public about the proper use of antibiotics. To participate: To participate: To participate: To participate: You must register: To participate:
- Learn the difference between viral infections and bacterial infections. Learn the difference between viral infections and bacterial infections
- Different types of antibiotics are available in the literature and how to administer them
- Watch the documentary Resistance, which addresses antibiotic-resistant superbugs
- Learn how to prevent infections and prepare food properly
Also, be sure to post this day on social media with #EuropeanAntibioticAwarenessDay..
The european antibiotic awareness day is the centennial celebration of european antibiotic awareness day
In 2008, the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control established European Antibiotic Awareness Day. They chose November 18th because it falls with the World Health Organization's antibiotic awareness week. Every year, this week is held from November 13-19.
