Stay Healthy and Fight Drug-Resistant Infections
Nov 10, 2026
This video provides steps to help prevent infections and fight drug resistance.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedDrug-resistant infections occur when germs evolve to defeat the medications intended to kill them, making treatments difficult or impossible. The best defense is prevention through healthy habits, proper hygiene, and the responsible use of antibiotics to protect yourself and your family.
Stay healthy and fight drug-resistant infections.
Drug-resistant infections can affect anyone.
Drug resistance happens when germs develop the ability
to defeat the drugs designed to kill them.
These germs can cause drug-resistant infections that are difficult
and sometimes impossible to treat.
Our first line of defense against drug-resistant infections
is to stay healthy and prevent infections in the first place.
Of course, you can't prevent every infection.
But there are some steps you can take to make a difference.
Keep your hands clean.
Make an informed decision
and talk to a doctor about recommended vaccinations.
Keep cuts and wounds clean and covered while they heal.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes,
heart disease, or lung disease.
Avoid taking antibiotics when they are not needed.
Taking these steps can help you and your family stay healthy
and fight drug-resistant infections.
Learn more at cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance.