Joint statement from Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer and Chief Medical Officer on how Australians can reduce antibiotic resistance
World Antibiotic Awareness Week, 18 – 24 November 2019
Antibiotics are an essential part of modern medicine; they are used to treat a range of bacterial
infections in humans and animals. Unfortunately, antibiotic resistance is a growing problem that
poses a serious threat to human and animal health in Australia and worldwide.