Antimicrobial resistance

What we’re doing to address antimicrobial resistance. Learn about responsible use of antimicrobials to help prevent resistance in people and animals.

For everyone

What antimicrobials are used for, what causes resistance

Protecting yourself, using antimicrobials responsibly, risks to people, who is most at risk

What we’re doing to prevent the spread, how we monitor, how we support responsible antimicrobial use

Resources to raise awareness for the public, educators and health providers

Antimicrobials in animals, regulatory lists incorporated by reference, veterinary antimicrobial sales

List of antimicrobial drugs that should be used sparingly to preserve effectiveness

Antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control measures

How we monitor use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance in Canada