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Objective(s)
Provide healthcare providers with reliable patient information tools on antibiotics.

Support rational prescribing in outpatient settings.

Educate patients on when antibiotics are (and are not) needed.

Reduce unnecessary antibiotic consumption and AMR development.
Target audience
Healthcare professionals
Patients
Campaign Scope
National
Partners or Allies
Strama Network
Communication Channels Used
website
Campaign Material(s)
Leaflets
Posters
Key messages
Antibiotics do not work against viral infections like colds and flu.

Overuse of antibiotics drives resistance.

Patients can recover without antibiotics in many cases.

Rational use protects antibiotics for the future.
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Healthcare facilities
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Patients
healthcare professionals
pills
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Adaptation to Educational Levels
Adolescents
Content accessibility
Yes
Content accessibility
Plain language
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
No
Continuity strategy
Campaign with regular updates
Campaign Start Year
1995
Campaign End Year
2025
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Active
Identified gaps
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Reporting on results or impact not found
Single-language with a focused national audience
Lessons learned
"Listen" button available improves accessibility for different audience
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.
Offering both digital and print formats can support broader accessibility.
Identified biases
Language Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited feedback loop
No Measurable Outcomes or Evaluation Plan
Identified Strengths
Accessibility
Call to Action
Clear messaging
Dedicated website or online portal
Use of visuals and infographics