18/11/2025
🌍🦠 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18–24 November) 🦠🌍
“Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together”
This week, we’re raising awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) — one of the biggest global health challenges of our time. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, and fungi change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat.
At The Brooke Surgery, we’re committed to using antibiotics responsibly to keep them effective for everyone.
What YOU can do to help:
✅ Only take antibiotics when prescribed — they don’t treat colds, flu, or most sore throats.
✅ Always complete your course exactly as directed.
✅ Never share or save antibiotics for later.
✅ Practice good hygiene: handwashing, keeping vaccinations up to date, and seeking medical advice when unsure.
Together, we can slow the spread of resistance and protect these life-saving medicines for future generations.
If you have questions about antibiotics or your symptoms, please contact us or speak with one of our clinicians.