Do I really need antibiotics?
This fact sheet provides information for consumers about antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance. It is designed to help clinicians and consumers answer the question, Do I really need antibiotics?
The Commission has also developed decision support tools for specific conditions to help clinicians and consumers share effective decision making on whether to use antibiotics.
AURA 2023: Fifth Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health is out now. The report highlights the potential harms of antimicrobial use and the ongoing public health and safety threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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