A patient leaflet for primary care prescribers to hand out to patients: it explains to patients what antibiotic resistance is and why appropriate use of antibiotics is important.
A model for a patient dialogue on the basis of available evidence provides guidance and support for primary care prescribers who encounter patient pressure for antibiotics, and promotes appropriate antibiotic use by patients. It can be used as a fact sheet or as a desk reminder during consultations.
The over-use and misuse of antibiotics leads to antimicrobial resistance. If you have a cold or flu, take care, not antibiotics. European Antibiotics Awareness Day, a European Health Initiative. More information at: www.antibiotic.ecdc.europa.eu
Letters for national public health authorities to send to pharmacists and primary care prescribers to introduce European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD), to promote appropriate use of antibiotics and inform patients about the risks of self-medication with antibiotics.