Antibiotic Resistance

Vermont aims to reduce the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms between healthcare facilities.

Patients with compromised immune systems are at a much higher risk for a CRE infection.

The elderly and people who require long term use of antibiotics are at a higher risk of becoming infected with C. difficile

Antibiotics can save lives, but overusing or misusing antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance.

Unsafe injection practices can be a serious threat to a patient’s health.