Website of the Department of Health
Please note that this website has a UK government access keys system.
Page menu
You are here:
Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are important medicines. They help fight infections that are caused by bacteria. Antibiotic resistance (when an antibiotic is no longer effective) is now a major cause of concern and these pages will provide a useful guide to the whole subject. .
Antibiotic campaign 2009-2010
The Department is continuing to encourage more prudent use of antibiotics. Materials to support primary care prescribers and others in generating awareness of the appropriate use of antibiotics are available to download. However, as research has shown there may be some confusion amongst the public between antivirals and antibiotics. No national press advertising is planned during the current swine flu pandemic.
Antibiotic resistance FAQ
Get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance general information
Information on antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotic resistance useful links
Useful websites relating to antibiotic resistance.
Additional links
On other sites
Health Protection Agency
Pages on antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance on the HPA website
Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI)
ARHAI was established in April 2007 to provide practical and scientific advice to the Government on strategies to minimise the incidence of healthcare associated infections and to maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents in the treatment and prevention of microbial infections in man and animals.
Access keys
