Promotional leaflet for e-Bug, a free health education programme operated by the UK Health Security Agency. The leaflet promotes flexible, interactive resources for youth groups, community organisations and informal learning settings across Northern Ireland. It includes the e-Bug logo, photos of young people taking part in activities, and a “Beat the Bugs” resource cover. Key messages highlight learning to prevent infections spreading, practise good hand hygiene and keep antibiotics working. The leaflet lists resources such as guides for youth leaders, step-by-step activities, interactive games and discussions, and the Antibiotic Guardian youth badge. Contact details, a website link (www.e-Bug.eu/en-xi), email address (amr@hscni.net) and a QR code are provided.
The e-Bug Programme is an international partnership hosted by UKHSA. It aims to help countries respond to their National Action Plans to contain and control antimicrobial resistance, by promoting context specific public education on preventing infections and responding to antimicrobial resistance
The e-Bug programme supports UK Government efforts to respond to antimicrobial resistance by promoting public education on:
- Preventing infection, including promoting good hygiene practices in homes, schools and communities
- Understanding the symptoms and signs of infection, and knowing when to self-care and when to seek professional advice
- Knowing the risks and benefits of antimicrobials, and only taking them as and when directed by a healthcare professional
This is done by providing wrap around messaging to children and young people through their trusted information sources, including their schools, their parents and caregivers, and their community leaders.
e-Bug website – https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi