Become an Antibiotic Guardian
17 Nov 2015
University event to help staff and students stop vital drugs becoming obsolete
The University is urging staff to become an Antibiotic Guardian to stop antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest threats facing society today.
Watch a film about why we are involved:
Since the 1940’s antibiotics have been used to fight infections and have saved millions of lives. However, antibiotics are rapidly becoming less effective because we aren’t using them properly.
If bacteria become resistant to antibiotics then many routine treatments will become increasingly dangerous. Setting broken bones, basic operations, even chemotherapy and animal health all rely on access to antibiotics that work.
Antibiotic Guardian invites the public, students and educators, farmers, the veterinary and medical communities and professional organisations, to choose one simple pledge about how they’ll make better use of antibiotics and help save these vital medicines from becoming obsolete.
On Wednesday, 18 November – European Antibiotic Awareness Day – the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, and Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work are hosting information stands in the foyers of the Stopford Building, University Place and the Jean McFarlane Building from 11am-2pm.
You will be able to sign up to become an antibiotic guardian there, or you can enter the University postcode M13 9PL at: