Ministry of Health Manatū Hauora

Cute. Cuddly. Calming. But, something as simple as a bite or scratch from your pet or a cut while gardening can lead to an infection.

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections in people and animals. They can be lifesaving.

However, some antibiotics are becoming less effective, or no longer work at all. This is a problem we can't ignore.

Find out what you can do to help protect these precious medicines for future generations.

health.govt.nz/antibioticresistance