Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is a growing threat in the United States (U.S.). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosts the United States Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) annually to raise awareness about the threat of AR and the importance of responsible antimicrobial use.

Go Purple for USAAW! 

Join Texas DSHS and the Healthcare Safety Unit in USAAW by wearing purple or lighting buildings and landmarks purple. Email photos to AntibioticStewardship@dshs.texas.gov to be featured on the DSHS website and in our newsletter.
Learn more ways to participate by visiting the CDC’s USAAW Toolkit.

• DSHS Antibiotic Stewardship listserv
• CDC Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Use listserv