European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) 2021 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EAAD 2021 was marked with a digital campaign, in partnership with the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), during the week of 18-24 November 2021, with a special focus on 18 November with the theme: “In times of COVID-19, don’t give up on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Stay united to preserve antimicrobials”. Read more
Press release, 18 November 2021 Reported decrease in antibiotic consumption across EU/EEA during COVID-19 pandemic Read more
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