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Vaccination Key to Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a big problem where germs stop responding to medicines.
This makes infections harder to treat and can lead to more deaths.
In 2019, almost 5 million deaths were linked to AMR.
Vaccines can help by preventing infections, which means we use fewer antibiotics.
This reduces the chance for germs to become resistant.
India has a big problem with AMR, especially because antibiotics are often misused.
Vaccines can reduce antibiotic use by 22%, which is a lot.
India's vaccination program has already helped reduce AMR-related deaths in children, but more needs to be done, especially for older adults.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat, ranked 5th by WHO, causing nearly 5 million deaths in 2019.
India faces a significant burden of drug-resistant infections, driven by antibiotic misuse and easy over-the-counter access.
Vaccines can reduce antibiotic use by 22%, preventing infections and limiting the development of drug-resistant germs.
India's Universal Immunisation Programme has reduced AMR-related deaths in children by over 50%, but adult vaccination rates remain low.
Expanding vaccination coverage and promoting responsible antibiotic use are crucial to combat AMR and protect public health.
- Who
- Global population, particularly India, facing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- What
- Vaccination as a tool to reduce antibiotic misuse and slow AMR
- Where
- Global issue with a focus on India's significant burden of drug-resistant infections
- When
- AMR is an ongoing and growing crisis, with significant impacts already observed
- Why
- To prevent infections, reduce antibiotic use, and limit the development of drug-resistant infections
Key facts
- AMR Global Rank
- 5th among top ten threats to global health (WHO)
- AMR Deaths in 2019
- Nearly 5 million worldwide
- Antibiotic Use Reduction by Vaccines
- 22% (WHO report)
- India's Geriatric Population (2050 Projection)
- Nearly 320 million
- AMR-Related Child Deaths Reduction (1990-2021)
- More than 50%
- AMR-Related Adult Deaths Increase (1990-2021)
- 80% (aged 70 and above)
Quotes
Dr Sushila Kataria
Head and Senior Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurugram
“One of the key drivers of AMR in India is the misuse of antibiotics, which are often available without adequate medical supervision”
news18.com
Sources
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