Have you ever thought about how important antibiotics are to modern medicine?

Did you know that antibiotics are essential for things like cancer chemotherapy, transplant surgery, joint replacements, and even some dental treatments? These are just a few examples of how much we rely on antibiotics.

Listen to and read these true life stories that show just how important antibiotics are to real people like you and your families.

Sharon’s story              Christine’s story            Rose’s story                  Alice’s story                 Chris’s story
Cystic Fibrosis             Cancer                           A silly accident            Cancer                         Cystic Fibrosis

 

Emma’s story                 John’s story                  Thomas’s story              Cynthia’s story                         
Skinned knee                 Knee Replacement      Infant septicaemia         Penicillin saved my life

Emily’s story                   Derek’s story
Pneumonia                     Peritonitis

Other true life stories published by other global organizations

Lill-Karin, Mohammed and Paolo tell their stories

Published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Addie, Carlos, Dee Dee, David and many others share their experiences

Published by the Infectious Diseases Society of America

If you have a story you would like us to share, please send an email to  vwells@bsac.org.uk .

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