NM Health Department participating in antibiotic campaign

The New Mexico Department of Health is participating in “Get Smart about Antibiotics” campaign that runs from November 12 through 18, 2012. 

According to the department, antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health threats. 

The program works with healthcare facilities and providers statewide. It recognizes that a critical component in preventing healthcare-associated infections is appropriate antibiotic use. 

The Department says patients must take steps to reduce antibiotic resistance and to remember that antibiotics are of no use in treating most common viral, and even some common bacterial, upper respiratory infections.

NM Health Department participating in antibiotic campaign