e-Bug

e-Bug, operated by the UK Health Security Agency, is a health education program that aims to promote positive behavior change among children and young people to support infection prevention and control efforts, and to respond to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. e-Bug provides free resources for educators, community leaders, parents, and caregivers to educate children and young people and ensure they are able to play their role in preventing infection outbreaks and using antimicrobials appropriately.

The e-Bug program aims to reach every child and young person in all communities with messaging on infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship in order to promote behavior change in the antimicrobial users of the future.

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Date of Publication: September 1, 2023