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European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) 2016 - antibiotics be responsible

Objective(s)
Raise awareness of antibiotic misuse/resistance and support national campaigns promoting prudent use
Target audience
Healthcare professionals
General public
Policy-makers and government authorities
Campaign Scope
International
Communication Channels Used
website
Social Media
Social Media Used
Instagram
Facebook
Bluesky
LinkedIn
Campaign Material(s)
Video
infographc
summary of latest data
Key messages
Use antibiotics responsibly — inappropriate use makes bacteria resistant, threatening the effectiveness of treatments.
Campaign Focus
One Health
Campaign Setting
Healthcare facilities
Community
Online
Use of Scientific Evidence
Yes
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Medication
Medication boxes
Pill/capsule icons
Bacteria
People
Animals
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Adaptation to Educational Levels
Adolescents
Content accessibility
Yes
Content accessibility
Plain language
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Diversity and Inclusion
Multilingual
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
No
Continuity strategy
One-off campaign
Events
https://antibiotic.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-future-now
Campaign Start Month
11
Campaign Start Year
2016
Campaign End Month
11
Campaign End Year
2016
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Inactive with live site
Identified gaps
Access point for campaign materials not clearly provided
Funding details not disclosed.
Reporting on results or impact not available
Accessible formats for hearing impaired users not provided
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section not included
Lessons learned
A central campaign hub or website can improve discoverability and consistency.
Clear contact points or ordering systems may improve access to campaign materials.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Consistency in tone, slogans, and design may strengthen campaign recognition.
Framing messages around personal or family benefits may improve engagement.
Including links to scientific sources may enhance transparency
Including links to scientific sources where relevant may enhance transparency and support users seeking more information.
International Collaboration Enriches Understanding
Identified biases
Disability Accessibility Bias
Outcome Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Impact not quantitatively tracked
Identified Strengths
Accessibility
Clear messaging
Community participation
Endorsements by Trusted Institutions
Regular updates
Supports Public Health Goals Multilingual Accessibility
Use of scientific evidence
Use of visuals and infographics
Documents