Ribblesdale Medical Practice

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is invisible. I am not. "Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in my lungs are the greatest threat to my life: Ella Balana, USA

It’s World AMR Awareness Week, a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance.

Both the NHS and health organisations across the world are trying to reduce the use of antibiotics, especially for health problems that are not serious.

The video linked below explains why antibiotics do not work on viral infections. When it comes to antibiotics take your doctor’s advice.

Watch the video.