DuPage County Report

In recognition of U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW), November 18–24, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in advising individuals, families and healthcare providers to use antibiotics responsibly. The goal is to reduce antibiotic resistance, prevent the spread of superbugs and protect people from unnecessary side effects.

This year’s theme, “Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance Takes All of Us,” highlights the importance of a One Health approach —recognizing that the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment are all connected in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

During USAAW and all year long, CDC and partners promote Be Antibiotics Aware to help people learn how to use

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