Antimicrobial Awareness 2023

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  1. 3. What should you do with left over antibiotics
  2. 6. To help prevent infections . We should avoid touching our eyes, ______ and mouth with unwashed hands.
  3. 7. Medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants.(includes antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics)
  4. 9. What form of Antibiotics are given to children
  5. 11. Medication used to replenish good bacteria when taking an antibiotic
  6. 13. The first antibiotic discovered
  7. 15. You can get a vaccination against this season infection
  8. 16. It is important to always practice good ______ hygiene to reduce spread of infections
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  1. 1. Antimicrobial _________ occurs when microorganisms create mechanisms to resist antimicrobials, making infections harder to treat
  2. 2. Antibiotics are used to treat _________ infections
  3. 4. These infectious agents include moulds and yeast
  4. 5. To help prevent antimicrobial resistance, you should ________ the course of antimicrobials prescribed to you.
  5. 8. Who plays a role in contributing to the prevention of antimicrobial resistance in a hospital setting
  6. 10. Antimicrobial _________ programs should be in place in hospitals to avoid antimicrobial resistance
  7. 12. Type of infectious agent that causes common cold and flu
  8. 14. A strong _______ Prevention Control program in hospitals can assist in preventing antimicrobial resistance