Tag: #USAAW25

Antibiotic Awareness Week: Why Diagnostic Stewardship Matters

Antibiotics are life-saving when used appropriately, but they do not treat viral infections like colds, influenza, or COVID-19. Despite this, inappropriate prescribing remains common in outpatient settings. Studies show that nearly 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary (CDC). Every unnecessary prescription increases the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), adverse drug reactions, and Clostridioides difficile […]

Nov 19, 2025

Graphic for U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, November 18–24, 2025, with the URL bit.ly/USAAW2025. Central circle reads ‘Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us,’ surrounded by colorful gear icons and illustrations of people using laptops and tablets, symbolizing collaboration.