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Antibiotic Awareness Week Call To Action: Our Role in Preserving Antibiotics for the Future

Why This Matters Antibiotics are one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine, but their effectiveness is under threat. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising globally, and without urgent action, common infections and routine procedures could become life-threatening. Clinicians are uniquely positioned to lead the fight against AMR, not only through prescribing decisions but also […]

Nov 25, 2025

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Antibiotic Awareness Week: Advancing Health Equity in Antimicrobial Stewardship

Why Equity Matters in Stewardship Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis, but its impact is not evenly distributed. Vulnerable populations, especially those with limited access to healthcare, marginalized communities, and patients in resource-limited settings, face disproportionate risks. These disparities stem from systemic barriers, including unequal access to diagnostics, inconsistent prescribing practices, and language […]

Nov 24, 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.
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: What Clinicians Should Know about AMR in Our Environment

The Hidden Role of the Environment in Antimicrobial Resistance When we think about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), we often picture hospitals and clinics. But the environment—our water systems, soil, and even hospital wastewater—plays a critical role in spreading resistant organisms. Antibiotics and resistant bacteria can enter the environment through pharmaceutical manufacturing, agricultural runoff, and improper disposal […]

Nov 23, 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.
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: Collaborating Across Sectors to Combat AMR

Why Collaboration Matters Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not confined to hospitals or clinics—it spans human health, animal health, and the environment. Resistant bacteria can move between people, animals, and ecosystems, making AMR a One Health issue. For clinicians, this means stewardship efforts must extend beyond prescribing practices to include partnerships across sectors. The One Health […]

Nov 22, 2025

Horizontal banner for U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2025 with text: ‘Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us.’ Includes date November 18–24 and URL bit.ly/USAAW2025. Circular graphic on the right shows gears and figures using laptops and tablets, symbolizing collaboration.
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Antibiotic Awareness Week: Advanced Strategies for Antibiotic Stewardship

Why Advanced Stewardship Matters Basic prescribing principles such as avoiding antibiotics for viral infections are essential, but they’re not enough to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Hospitals and clinics need advanced stewardship strategies to optimize antibiotic use, improve patient outcomes, and reduce resistance rates. These strategies go beyond education and require system-level interventions supported by data […]

Nov 21, 2025

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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.

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