Kick starting the day at Garki village, Abuja to #SpreadAwareness on #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR)

AMR stakeholders have come together to create awareness on the importance of handling antimicrobials with care and being an #AntibioticGuardian

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Can you imagine a world where all the drugs that act against pathogens that make us sick such as bacteria, viruses, fungi no longer work when we really need them to get us well again?

This is exactly what #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) will lead to.

We urge all Nigerians to prevent drug resistance by visiting a health facility if they fall ill and practice responsible use of antimicrobials.

Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/345/spread-awareness%2C-stop-resistance%3B-ncdc-launches-awareness-campaign-to-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance

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Curb the spread of #AntimicrobialResistance among children.

Use antimicrobials as directed by a health worker to preserve the effectiveness of these medicines.

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Using antibiotics “anyhow” is making treatment of common infections more difficult.

Visit a healthcare professional when sick of accurate diagnosis of infections. Do not self medicate.

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Getting vaccinated protect our community by preventing infections from happening in the first place.

Vaccines and the correct use of #antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines help preserve the effectiveness of vital medical treatments.

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#Antibiotics only work for bacterial infections not for viral infections.

Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional and follow the prescription as given.

Visit www.antibioticguardian.com/africa to learn more.

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#AntimicrobialResistance!

It is the bacteria, not the person or animal, that becomes resistant to antimicrobials!

How will you spread this message? Pledge today to be an #AntibioticGuardian today!

Visit https://antibioticguardian.com/africa

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Bacteria become resistant when they change and do not respond to the antibiotics used to treat the infections they cause.

#Antimicrobials given to humans, animals, fish and crops must be used ONLY with prescription. Do not misuse or overuse.

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Have a sick child? Antibiotics aren’t always the answer.

Visit a healthcare professional for a prescription.


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Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) in homes and health facilities can reduce antibiotic use to treat infections.

WaSH helps prevent drug-resistant infections, saves lives and reduces health costs.

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