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Antibiotics: Handle with Care

Objective(s)
To increase awareness of global antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices in order to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.
Target audience
General public
Healthcare professionals
Policy-makers and government authorities
Agriculture professionals
Veterinarians and those working in animal health
Campaign Scope
International
Partners or Allies
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Social Media
Social Media Used
X (Twitter)
Facebook
Campaign Material(s)
Leaflets
Article
Key messages
Antibiotics are a precious resource and must be preserved.

Use antibiotics only to treat bacterial infections, and only when prescribed by a certified health professional.

Never share antibiotics.

Always complete the full course of treatment — do not save antibiotics for future use.
Campaign Focus
One Health
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Campaign Start Year
2015
Campaign End Year
2015
Replicability
Yes
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Outreach activities not documented
Usage rights or licensing not identified
Funding details not disclosed.
Reporting on results or impact not found
Identified gaps
Seems to have been only done in english.
Lessons learned
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Identified biases
Disability Accessibility Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Language Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
No translation to other languages
Identified Strengths
Clear messaging
Call to Action
Dedicated website or online portal