Prevent infection by regularly washing your hands.

Keep up to date with vaccinations.

Understand that antibiotics only work against bacteria — they do not work for colds and flus, which are caused by viruses.

Follow your health professional’s instructions when you are prescribed antibiotics.

Only use antibiotics when prescribed by a certified health professional.

Never demand antibiotics if your health professional says you don’t need them.

Never share or use leftover antibiotics.

Avoid close contact with sick people.

Practice safer sex.

Prepare food hygienically, following the WHO Five Keys to Safer Food (keep clean, separate raw and cooked, cook thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, use safe water and raw materials).

Choose foods that have been produced without the use of antibiotics for growth promotion or disease prevention in healthy animals.