Antimicrobial campaign

Please see information below offering guidance on self care and there isn't a clear, immediate need for antibiotics.

Managing/Treating your Infection

Treating your infection leaflet

Caring for children with coughs (not due to asthma)

 

When Should I Worry?

When should I worry? - information for parents about the management of coughs, colds, sore throats, and ear aches in children.

 

Preventing Infection

How to Wash Your Hands

 

Department of Health Antibiotic Awareness Video links

Keep Antibiotics Working

When it comes to antibiotics take your doctor’s Advice

Looking for a purrfect remedy for your cough

When you're ill you'll do anything to feel better

Sick as a parrot?

Don't get prickly if your doctor won't prescribe you antibiotics

 

Self-Care

See below for a set of resources giving advice on self-care and the careful use/prescription of antibiotics.

Self-care leaflets

Coughs In Adults

Sore Throat

Middle ear infection

Common cold (adults)

Acute sinusitis (adults)

Fever in children

When will I feel better leaflet? – how long symptoms last and self-treatment

Treating cough and cold in children

 

NHS Choices

Common Cold

 

Patient.co.uk

Why wasn't I prescribed antibiotics?

Antibiotic resistance - everybody's problem



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