U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 18-24, 2023.

USAAW is an annual observance that raises awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use.

You can participate in USAAW activities and events, or host your own. There are many ways to get involved.

Join CDC and partners as we highlight ways to combat antibiotic resistance and improve patient safety.

Learn more about CDC’s Clean Hands Count and Get Ahead of Sepsis educational efforts.