European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) 2010

European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) takes place every year on November 18th. EAAD 2010 focuses on antibiotic use in hospitals, under the slogan “Antibiotics: Handle with Care”. The key message for prescribers is to use antibiotic wisely, to minimise the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.

Educational materials, a short video on antibiotic resistance, and other useful resources can be found here 

Data on antibiotic consumption in Irish hospitals can be found here

Data on antibiotic resistance in Ireland can be found here 

National guidelines for antimicrobial stewardship in Irish hospitals can be found here