The UK is now seeing around 400 antibiotic-resistant (‘superbug’) infections every week, while deaths linked to resistant infections have increased by 17%. New figures from UK Health Security Agency highlight how fast resistance is rising.
So, what does this mean?
When antibiotics stop working, routine infections like UTIs and Strep A can spread and become life-threatening.
What can we do to help?
- Responsible antibiotic use
- Finishing prescribed courses
- Acting early (self-test) when issues arise, or symptoms don’t improve.