CDC Encourages Safe Antibiotic Prescribing and Use – Press Release
Each year, at least 2 million Americans become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and at least 23,000 people die as a result.
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Fighting antibiotic resistance: CDC tool maps progress in every state, but still more to be done – Press Release
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released new data in its Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Investment Map, which shows early progress by states to combat AR.
Germs with Unusual Antibiotic Resistance Widespread in U.S. – Press Release
Ramped-up CDC strategy helps providers stop spread of new germs, prevents large outbreaks
CDC Telebriefing – New Vital Signs Report: Antibiotic Resistant Germs – Media Advisory
221 instances of dangerous antibiotic resistant germs: What can state and local health departments do to protect the public?
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Antibiotic Resistant Germs – Transcript
Transcript of CDC telebriefing
U.S. Challenges World to Intensify Global Fight against Antibiotic Resistance
U.S. challenges world to intensify global fight against antibiotic resistance by committing to the AMR Challenge. A pledge to this initiative means escalating government, civil society, and private industry efforts to save lives from antibiotic resistance-one of the world’s greatest public health threats-by developing new vaccines and drugs, and improving use of and access to … Continue reading U.S. Challenges World to Intensify Global Fight against Antibiotic Resistance
U.S. Challenges World to Intensify Global Fight against Antibiotic Resistance
The United States announced today, during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, The AMR Challenge-the most ambitious global initiative to date to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance
CDC Telebriefing: New CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report shows infection prevention is working but continued action is needed to protect all people
Antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the United States each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will give updates on the continued threat of antibiotic resistance in the United States.
United States Gathers 350 Commitments to Combat Antibiotic Resistance, Action Must Continue
The United States will celebrate the success of The AMR Challenge today during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, having received since its inception last year nearly 350 commitments from 33 countries to implement specific actions to combat antibiotic resistance (also antimicrobial resistance or AMR).
