Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-10-27-Speech-4-258-500"
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"Around 25 000 people die each year in the EU from infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. Increasing resistance to antibiotics is not only a medical problem, but also a socio-economic one: the price we pay in Europe for the inappropriate use of these drugs can actually be quantified in productivity losses of at least EUR 1.5 billion per year.
In the light of this growing public-health threat, we urgently need to take cognisance of this on a global level.
I think it is essential to increase understanding of antibiotics among EU citizens and make sure that they are used more responsibly. Along these lines, the European Antibiotic Awareness Day held on 18 November is a laudable initiative that reminds us each year of the importance of using antibiotics only when necessary and above all with a prescription from a doctor who will check their effectiveness.
We must also promote careful use of antimicrobial agents in both human and veterinary medicine. However, I think it is rash to ask for the prophylactic use of antibiotics in farming to be completely eliminated, since these drugs are crucial for controlling infectious illness and have also made a significant contribution to improving livestock."@en1
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