Hmmm…Do Bugs Need Drugs?

Antibiotics are one of the most important discoveries of modern medicine however using antibiotics when they are not needed can lead to antibiotic resistance. The Do Bugs Need Drugs? program is a community education program promoting the wise use of antibiotics and includes 3 key messages:

1. Wash your hands! Handwashing is the best way to stop the spread of infections.
2. Not all bugs are created equal. Antibiotics work against bacteria, but not against viruses.
3. Use antibiotics wisely! Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics.

The Do Bugs Need Drugs? Grade 2 program is taught in many areas of the province by Public health nurses, nursing students, and Overwaitea Food Group (OFG) pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from Save-On-Foods, Overwaitea Foods, Urban Fare, Cooper’s Foods and PriceSmart Foods.

For more information on the program, please visit the Do Bugs Need Drugs? website. To book a session at your school, please contact your local OFG pharmacy, inquire with your local health unit or contact us at DBND@bccdc.ca.