Do Bugs Need Drugs? is an antimicrobial stewardship program that emphasizes public education and working with community-based healthcare professionals.
All Do Bugs Need Drugs resources are published on the Do Bugs Need Drugs website. The website includes:
- educational resources
- resources for healthcare professionals
- a list of resources on the internet
- a section for kids
Topics in the resources section for healthcare professionals include:
- an antimicrobial prescribing guide
- antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities
- antibiograms: profiles of antimicrobial susceptibility testing results
- clinical practice guidelines
- resources for healthcare professionals
- resources for patients
- links to national and international antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
- resources for rural and remote areas
For more information about antibiotic resistance and the use of antibiotics, please see
www.antibioticwise.ca.
