Antibiotics: use wisely, take precisely
Growing antibiotic resistance is a global threat to humans and animals – in Switzerland, too. If we are to continue to have effective antibiotics, we must use them responsibly.
German & 12 other languages 
Together against Antimicrobial Resistance
Antibiotics are life-saving medicines used to treat bacterial infections. However, they are becoming increasingly ineffective due to resistance. For this reason, the Strategy on Antibiotic Resistance Switzerland (StAR) has been in place since 2015.
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German, French, Italian, English, Romansh, Albanian, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Croatian/serbian/bosnian
Measures relating to humans are coordinated by the Federal Office of Public Health and implemented in collaboration with the cantons and numerous other stakeholders. Various guidelines and tools are available to help patients, doctors and pharmacists fulfil their responsibilities when using antibiotics.
StAR – Strategy on antibiotic resistance
The information sheet and sticky notes are only available in German, French, and Italian.
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