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CMO report calls for action to tackle threat of antimicrobial resistance

The Chief Medical Officer has launched the second volume of her annual report, calling for immediate action to tackle the threat of increasing antimicrobial resistance. Read the report

Published: 21 March, 2013 | In News, Reports | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

CMO report calls for action to tackle threat of antimicrobial resistance

The Chief Medical Officer has launched the second volume of her annual report, calling for immediate action to tackle the threat of increasing antimicrobial resistance. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the threat of antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases … Read more → – CMO report calls for action to tackle threat of antimicrobial resistance

Published: 11 March, 2013 | In News, Reports | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health and we face a future without cures for infection if antibiotics are not used responsibly, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Dame Sally Davies warned on the eve of … Read more → – Antibiotic resistance poses alarming threat

Published: 18 January, 2013 | In Public health | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

CMO letter on use of antivirals

The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have written to the NHS to advise that antiviral medicines may now be used for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. Read the letter The DH has also published a communications strategy to … Read more → – CMO letter on use of antivirals

Published: 18 January, 2013 | In Public health | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Flu antivirals advice

The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have written to the NHS to advise that antiviral medicines may now be used for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. This action is being taken because surveillance data indicates the influenza virus … Read more → – Flu antivirals advice

Published: 18 December, 2012 | In Clinical, Public health | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment