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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.

#SpreadAwarenessStopResistance #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek #BeAntibioticsAware #NAAW2021
#HandWashing is a basic and effective tool against infections.

If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.

Be an #AntibioticGuardian and promote the culture of #handwashing.

#KeepAntimicrobialsWorking
#AntimicrobialResistance is a global concern affecting everyone, everywhere, including users & non-users of #antimicrobials.

#Antimicrobials include #antibiotics, #antivirals, #antifungals & #antiparasitics used to prevent/treat infections in humans, animals & plants.

#WAAW2022
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other #antimicrobials can reduce its effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

From 18th-24th November, we are joining the global health community to mark the annual #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022 .

#StayTuned
#HandWashing is a basic &effective tool against infections.

If we don't become sick, we would not need to use #antibiotics.

Let us promote the practice of #handwashing in our homes & communities to prevent #AntimicrobialResistance together.

#WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek2022
Let's discuss #Antibiotics

Join us TOMORROW as we bring together #AntimicrobialResistance experts to discuss "Alternatives to #Antibiotics in Nigeria" & launch the One Health #AMR/#AMU Community of Practice website.

🗓️30th Nov 2022
🕑 10:00 am

Join via https://bit.ly/NAAWWebinar
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

Do not self-medicate

Visit a healthcare professional when sick

Do not share leftover antibiotics
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

Everyone has a role to play to help fight #AntimicrobialResistance, do your part!
Misuse or overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials can reduce their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.


🚫 Do not self-medicate

Visit a healthcare professional when sick

🚫 Do not share leftover antibiotics
The misuse and overuse of #antibiotics💊 & other antimicrobials reduces their effectiveness in treating common infections in animals & humans.

Everyone has a role to play to help fight #AntimicrobialResistance, do your part!