Animals, including our pets and livestock, can carry germs that can spread and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR)? Here are some simple actions you can take to protect yourself & your pet & fight AR! #USAAW #arstewardship
Bacteria help each other out! Let's do the same. Antibiotic exposure is a leading risk for antimicrobial resistance. Learn when antibiotics are unnecessary to help combat resistant infections in our community. #USAAW24 #BeAntibioticsAware #ItTakesAllofUs #ARstewardship
An infographic with information about animal and human waste products and antibiotics interacting with the food supply.
I'm sure those of us in healthcare have answered the same question 20 times this week: how does E. coli get into carrots? I don't know the specifics, but there are a variety of ways that our food comes into contact with potentially pathogenic bacteria. #arstewardship #USAAW2024
Hot off the presses: Governor Sanders declared this week as Antibiotic Awareness Week in Arkansas. On average, 1.02 antibiotic prescriptions are written per Arkansan every year, making Arkansas the 6th highest state for outpatient prescribing. #usaaw #arstewardship
Each year in the United States, at least 2.8 million people are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria—at least 35,000 die. Prior antibiotic exposure is one of the top risks for these deadly infections. Use antimicrobials wisely. #USAAW24 #ItTakesAllOfUs #ARStewardship
