Did You Know? | Some germs die hard

Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative | Antibiotic/Antimicrobial Resistance | CDC

• Every year, more than 2 million Americans get sick [PDF-5.2MB] from bacteria that resist being killed by antibiotics.
• More than 150 organizations and companies met at the White Houserecently and made commitments [PDF-177KB] to improve antibiotic use.
• CDC’s proposed FY16 Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative includes funding for states ‎to prevent antibiotic resistance.