Antimicrobials must only be taken with medical advice

Antibiotics and other antimicrobials should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor or a qualified health professional, and always following the instructions provided. Using them without medical advice can be harmful and may help resistant microbes to develop.

“I was inspired by Eastern European modernist murals and mosaics that adorn public buildings such as hospitals, schools, and similar institutions. The open hands and falling pills refer to antibiotic overuse. The two figures show a doctor writing a prescription and a patient, accompanied by the AMR symbol, to remind us that antimicrobials should only be used on the recommendation of a physician.”