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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Theme 2021?
A
The future of antibiotics depends on all of us
B
Seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics
C
United to preserve antimicrobials
D
Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW ) is celebrated from 18-24 November every year. The 2021 theme, Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance, called on One Health stakeholders, policymakers, health care providers, and the general public to be Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness champions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The slogan of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week remains ‘Antimicrobials: Handle with Care’.

Detailed explanation-3: -This year, the theme of WAAW is “Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together.” We call on all sectors to encourage the prudent use of antimicrobials and to strengthen preventive measures addressing AMR, working together collaboratively through a One Health approach. Want more WAAW and AMR updates from WHO?

Detailed explanation-4: -The theme of this year’s campaign is “Preventing antimicrobial resistance together”, under the slogan “Antimicrobials: handle with care”.

Detailed explanation-5: -U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 18-24, 2022. USAAW is an annual observance that raises awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use.

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