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SIDP is proud to participate in U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW). Infectious Diseases Pharmacists are integral members of the healthcare team, working to prevent antibiotic resistance so that everyone can have access to safe and effective antibiotics for now and the future. 


What is Antibiotic Awareness Week?

Antibiotic Awareness Week is an annual one-week observance that gives organizations and healthcare professionals an opportunity to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. Globally, this is recognized as World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 2.8 million people in the United States become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, leading to more than 35,000 deaths each year. The single most important factor leading to antibiotic resistance is the use of antibiotics. Data have shown that 30-50% of all the antibiotics in hospital settings and at least 28% of those prescribed in emergency departments or doctor's offices are unnecessary.


What is Antibiotic Resistance?

When microbes are able to resist the effects of drugs, this is called antibiotic resistance. This resistance allows the microbe to grow and not be killed by the drug. Infections due to these resistant organisms are often more difficult and costly to treat. Data from the CDC show that six of the most common antibiotic-resistant infections increased by a combined 20% from 2019 to 2022.


What is "Be Antibiotics Aware"?

The Be Antibiotics Aware campaign was developed by the CDC to educate healthcare professionals, patients and families to use antibiotics judiciously to help limit the development of antibiotic resistance. The CDC has developed a library of tools and educational materials to support education and raise awareness. These are available at: www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/.

SIDP Features for Antibiotic Awareness Week 2025


Let’s gear up for 2025 Antibiotic Awareness Week! Help spread the word on how we can all fight antimicrobial resistance.

Participate for your chance to win a prize:

  • Reshare SIDP’s November 18th social media post on any platform
  • Use the hashtag #SIDPAAW2025
  • One winner will be randomly selected

    The Pharmacist's Role in Combating Antibiotic Resistance

    SIDP Clinician Spotlight for Antibiotic Awareness Week

    U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 18th-24th. Check out the 2025 clinician blogs below, which highlight how to promote optimal antibiotic use and combat the threat of antibiotic resistance in impactful and innovative ways. Thank you to these amazing clinicians for sharing their expertise! 

    Antimicrobial Stewardship & Diagnostic Stewardship Across the Healthcare Continuum - Erica Umeakunne, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, CIC, CPPS and Lynn Skelton, BSN, RN, CIC




    What resources does SIDP have for Antibiotic Awareness Week?

    SIDP has a number of resources to help support antimicrobial stewardship and education about antibiotic resistance. These include:

    • Antimicrobial Stewardship Advocacy Toolkit
      • Information for healthcare providers on ways to contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and educate patients on appropriate use and safety of antibiotics
    • SIDP Education Center (SIDPEC)
      • SIDPEC is an online web portal for accredited continuing education for health professionals
    • Position Statements
      • Incentives to Support Antimicrobial Drug Development
      • Essential Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship 
      • Essential Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Long Term Care Facilities
      • Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship in the Emergency Department
      • Agricultural Applications for Antimicrobials
      • Role of Pharmacists in Antibiotic Stewardship
      • Role of Pharmacists in Outpatient Stewardship
      • Role of Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacists in the Use of Rapid Diagnostic Testing in Acute Care
    • Training Programs
      • SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate for Acute Care 
      • Support for ID Pharmacotherapy Specialty Residency Training
    • Guidance Documents Endorsed by SIDP
      • Guidance for the Knowledge and Skills Required for Antimicrobial Stewardship Leaders
      • Therapeutic Monitoring of Vancomycin in Adult Patients: a consensus review of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
      • Vancomycin Therapeutic Guidelines: A Summary of Consensus Recommendations from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists
      • International Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Prolonged-Infusion Beta-Lactam Antibiotics 
    • Other Educational Resources
      • SIDP Annual Meeting, with continuing education presentations on important topics in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy and antimicrobial resistance
      • SIDP Newsletter
      • SIDP X (formerly Twitter) chats
      • SIDP Co-Organized Sessions at many national conferences including IDWeek, SHEA, and ASHP
      • SIDP Co-Sponsored Webinars
    • Networking Opportunities
      • SIDP Committees
      • SIDP Annual Meeting
      • Receptions at Annual Meeting, ASM Microbe
    • Research Support
      • Grant support for innovative research projects in infectious diseases to optimize antimicrobial use and limit the development of resistance


    Previous Antibiotic Awareness Week Content from SIDP


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