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  • AMR Action (Animal Health)

    AMR Action (Animal Health)

    AMR Action, Animal Health Canada: This website highlights Canada’s Leadership in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Animal Health. Animal Health Canada’s leadership and surveillance roles are outlined alongside the distinct stewardship initiatives of its members–a wide range of key animal health organizations and commodity groups in Canada.

  • Antimicrobial Strategy

    Antimicrobial Strategy

    Chicken Farmers of Canada supports the responsible use of antimicrobials in both animal and human medicine and are researching ways to control, monitor, and reduce their use on-farm through an antimicrobial use (AMU) strategy. Find the strategy, factsheets about antibiotic use in this sector, and good-practice tips for consumers here.

  • Canadian Antibiotic Treatment Guidance

    National antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for the empiric treatment of common infectious syndromes, an initiative for progress on the Pan Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2023-2027. These recommendations promote judicious antibiotic use for the management of common infections in primary care.

  • Using Antibiotics Wisely in Long-Term Care

    See the recommendations for practice to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in long-term care, and resources to support conversations on why urine dipsticks and urinalysis may not always be helpful.

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Essentials

    Practical, evidence-based information on how to promote antimicrobial stewardship in a range of healthcare settings, from Public Health Ontario. 

  • Rethink Antibiotic Prescribing

    Pharmacy5in5  is an online learning platform designed by pharmacists, popular for its innovative digital tools. Registration is open to pharmacy professionals in Canada. Check out their short video on antibiotic prescribing.

  • Choosing Wisely Canada

    Choosing Wisely Canada provides practice change recommendations for primary care, hospital and long-term care settings. Resources are available—for primary care and long-term care settings. 

  • Patients for Patient Safety Canada

    Patients for Patients Safety Canada (PFPSC) is the collective voice of patients and families who experienced preventable healthcare harm. Visit the webpage for patient stories and other resources developed specifically for patients and the public. 

  • AntibioticWise

    AntibioticWise offers videos and answers to your questions about antibiotics, their use, and antibiotic resistance. Learn about when and when not to use antibiotics.

  • Public Health Agency of Canada

    Canada’s leading public health authority provides information on antibiotic resistance (and AMR), its causes, risks to human health, and the correct use of antibiotics.  Learn how the Canadian government tracks and responds to this critical public health challenge.