Die Situation älter werdender Migrantinnen und Migranten in der Schweiz. Eine Toolbox für Fach- und Lehrpersonen
Die Toolbox widmet sich den Zusammenhängen von Migration, Alter und Gesundheit. Wie und ob Menschen in der Migration auch im Alter gesund bleiben, hängt von verschiedenen Aspekten ab..., beispielsweise vom sozio-ökonomischen Status, den zur Verfügung stehenden persönlichen Bewältigungsstrategien oder den Zugangsmöglichkeiten zur gesundheitlichen Versorgung.
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1st edition
This resource provides practical guidance for front line health workers responsible for the diagnosis, management and care of patients with these two diseases. Published in collaboration with the World Diabetes Foundation
Brochure for Patients and General Public
This infographic from APIC helps patients and families better understand their role in preventing infections and includes a list of questions to ask their healthcare provider about antibiotics.
Fact Sheet for General Public
Infographic for General Public
Brochure for General public
Antimicrobial resistance is a global crisis that threatens a century of progress in health and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. There is no time to wait. Unless the world acts urgently, antimicrobial resistance will have disastrous impact within a generation.
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them. Anytime antibiotics are used, they can cause antibiotic resistance.
Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms and feel better.
Los antibióticos solo son necesarios para tratar ciertas infecciones causadas por bacterias. Las enfermedades virales no pueden tratarse con antibióticos. Cuando tomar antibióticos no sea lo indicado, pídale a su profesional de atención médica consejos sobre cómo aliviar los síntomas y senti...rse mejor.
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Resistance happens when germs (bacteria and fungi) defeat the drugs designed to kill them. Any antibiotic use—in people, animals, or crops—can lead to resistance. Resistant germs are a One Health problem—they can spread between people, animals, and the environment.
Q & A Guide for Parents - Factsheet
Is your child’s ear hurting? It could be an ear infection. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections. Talk to your child’s doctor about the best treatment. Some ear infections, such as middle ear infections, need antibiotic treatment, but many can get better on their own without... antibiotics.
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Antibiotics only fight infections caused by bacteria. Like all drugs, they can be harmful and should only be used when necessary. Taking antibiotics when you have a virus can do more harm than good: you will still feel sick and the antibiotic could give you a skin rash, diarrhea, a yeast infection, ...or worse.
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Los antibióticos tratan solamente las infecciones causadas por bacterias. Como todos los medicamentos, los antibióticos pueden ser dañinos y deben usarse solo cuando sea necesario.
A patient leaflet for primary care prescribers to hand out to patients: it explains to patients what antibiotic resistance is and why appropriate use of antibiotics is important.
Do I really need antibiotics? - Fact Sheet for Patients