Raising awareness of the community and population is also important.

The WHO Regional Office of South East Asia developed an information booklet for the public on Seasonal Communicable Diseases and Prevention of Antibiotic Diseases

Additionally, the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics produces educational brochures for the public and for health professionals.

Antibacterial in the form of disinfectants and antiseptics in hospitals and households can kill susceptible bacteria and promote the growth of resistant strains.