Do Bugs Need Drugs?
Do Bugs Need Drugs? is a community education program to address the problem of antibiotic resistance.
Programs and materials are reviewed by a panel of medical and scientific experts and are in alignment with the practice guidelines of medical and pharmacy professional organizations, provincial ministries of health and Health Canada. |
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In British Columbia, the Do Bugs Need Drugs? program is funded by the Ministry of Health Services, Pharmaceutical Services Division.
Do Bugs Need Drugs? promotes three key messages with an emphasis on handwashing:
- Wash your hands
- Not all bugs are created equal
- Use antibiotics wisely
You can also visit the Do Bugs Need Drugs? program website or follow the direct links to the information you're most interested in below:
General Public: Information for the general public can be found on the Do Bugs Need Drugs? website. An Adult Education Tutorial as well as the TV commercials can be found here along with other information.
Parents: A parent guide is available in 12 languages and helps parents cope with common childhood infections such as colds, flu, sore throats, earaches and other respiratory tract infections
Schools: The Grade Two Program is a one hour teaching module for 7 and 8 year olds in the school setting. The program is designed to be delivered by visitors to the classroom such as public health nurses, school nurses, community pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and interested parents; or by student nurses, pharmacy students and other post-secondary students enrolled in healthcare fields. The K-Gr 3 Teacher Resources for British Columbia are a series of lesson plans and activities for Kindergarten through Grade Three students. These resources are designed for elementary school teachers, and can also be accessed through the BCCDC website.
Kids: You can find games to play online, coloring sheets to download and activity pages to test how much you know. The games will help you learn about the germs that make you sick, what to do if you are sick and most importantly, how to not get sick in the first place! Check it out!
Daycares: The Do Bugs Need Drugs? Daycare program is for early childhood educators and children age two to five years. It emphasises the importance of teaching young children about handwashing and introduces the concept of germs and illness. This section displays how proper handwashing can prevent the spread of disease and reduce the need for antibiotics. Recommendations for Handwashing in Childcare Settings are also available on the Daycare site.
Healthcare Professionals: This section of the website lists educational resources for healthcare professionals to use in the management of patients with infectious diseases, including the 2006 Bugs and Drugs antimicrobial reference, and prescribing summaries.
Occupational Health: Resources for occupational health professionals can be used for employee presentations about handwashing, respiratory tract infections and antibiotic use. An Adult Education Tutorial presentation explains more about antibiotic resistance, provides statistics and self-help information.
Assisted Living: This section includes tips on presenting to seniors, and what to expect when you go to an assisted living facility. Although the assisted living program appears to be focused on seniors, the content applies to any adult living in a group setting.
Last Updated: January 9, 2012