Do Bugs Need Drugs?
About the Program
Do Bugs Need Drugs? (DBND) is a community education program about hand washing and responsible use of antibiotics. The program focuses on why antibiotic resistance is an issue and provides steps to prevent antibiotic resistance from developing. The Do Bugs Need Drugs? program started as a small six-month pilot in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1998-99. Currently it is a provincial program in Alberta and British Columbia. Components of the program are used elsewhere in Canada, the United States and abroad. Hand washing education is a key component of Do Bugs Need Drugs?
The 3 Key Messages:
Check out their website for more information!
http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/
About the Program
Do Bugs Need Drugs? (DBND) is a community education program about hand washing and responsible use of antibiotics. The program focuses on why antibiotic resistance is an issue and provides steps to prevent antibiotic resistance from developing. The Do Bugs Need Drugs? program started as a small six-month pilot in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1998-99. Currently it is a provincial program in Alberta and British Columbia. Components of the program are used elsewhere in Canada, the United States and abroad. Hand washing education is a key component of Do Bugs Need Drugs?
The 3 Key Messages:
- Handwashing is the best way to stop the spread of infections.
- Not all bugs are created equal. Both bacteria and viruses cause infections but antibiotics only work against bacteria.
- Use antibiotics wisely to stop bacteria from becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Check out their website for more information!
http://www.dobugsneeddrugs.org/