Vaccines prevent infections and reduce the spread of superbugs

Fewer illnesses mean less need for antibiotics or other antimicrobials, and fewer opportunities for superbugs to emerge. In both human and animal health, vaccines reduce the need for treatment and help stop the spread of diseases.

“Vaccines act like a light in the darkness. When fewer people or animals get sick, there’s less need to use antibiotics or other medicines. This means fewer chances for resistant microbes to shade everyone’s health.”