Paula Kapotes

Strategic brand and marketing communications at BD

[Prof. Dame Sally Davies @DameSallyDavies]

Antimicrobial Resistance is the third-leading underlying cause of death globally.

Today is the start of #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek. Let us commit to working together across borders and sectors to tackle this silent pandemic.

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

#WAAW2022 is happening in two days!

This year's theme is "Preventing antimicrobial resistance together."

Let's all do our part to preserve these important medications' efficacy by using them responsibly and adopting preventive measures.

Antimicrobials: Handle with care
@WHO

[Paula Kapotes @PaulaKapotes]

Learn how rapid antigen testing helped elite swimmers return to competition - and hear how their parents felt sitting poolside for the first time since February 2020! #BDOnLocation #COVID19 https://t.co/L7qqFP1hbJ

[Paula Kapotes @PaulaKapotes]

Want to learn more about our approach to cybersecurity? Read this interview with BD CISO Rob Suárez in Healthcare IT News: https://t.co/Q7IqJscPEC #cybersecurity #medtech #HITSecurity

[CDC @CDCgov]

The #DeltaVariant of the virus that causes #COVID19 is more than two times as contagious as the original strain. Wear a mask indoors in public, even if vaccinated and in an area of substantial or high transmission.

Get vaccinated as soon as you can: https://t.co/xbvNiaVJKV.

[Paula Kapotes @PaulaKapotes]

Excited to see BD welcome an educator from Housatonic Valley Regional H.S. to our facility in Canaan, CT, to see first-hand how every link in the production chain works in unison to produce millions of syringes and needles every day. https://t.co/213MnGTE49

[Paula Kapotes @PaulaKapotes]

BD has a history of #InnovationInCare and our vision of a “One-Stick Hospital Stay” and recent acquisition of Velano Vascular will help HCPs deliver a more compassionate #patientexperience through fewer needlesticks. https://t.co/gk1ZVO1EmF #OneStickStay https://t.co/2c0kjGW6B9

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

The one thing that we have full control over—our habits.

Adopting healthy #infectionprevention behaviors (like #handwashing!) can go a long way.

Let's work on keeping our family and community safe by starting with small, significant habits.

Learn More: https://t.co/EimOcBpbLq

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Type 'YES' if you're in to be part of the #AMResistanceFighters

Have a story to share? Click here: https://t.co/EimOcBpbLq

[Paula Kapotes @PaulaKapotes]

@AMResistance YES!!!!

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Antibiotic side effects are complicating #TB therapy.

Natalie Schellack, Acting Head of the Division of Clinical Pharmacy at @SMU_SA examines why this is happening why in Episode 3 of Superbugs and You.

Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/3osWrP4okt

#AMResistanceFighters

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

As the challenges of antibiotic development grow, so do the costs.

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

The new year is a good time to make sure you have a plan for your #health and habits for practicing good #infectionprevention behaviors.

Adopting behaviors like #handwashing can go a long way in keeping your family and community healthy.

Learn more: https://t.co/EimOcBpbLq

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

We are leaders and individuals united in our commitment to address the threat and burden of #antimicrobialresistance and we welcome all individuals and organizations in the fight against #AMR.

Do you have a story to share? Click here:https://t.co/EimOcBpbLq
#AMResistanceFighters

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Washing your hands is as easy as 5 simple steps! Remember to repeat this to yourself while you wash your hands to get your hands sparkly clean.

#AMResistanceFighters #handwashing #publichealth @CDCgov

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Continuing on... our Summer Series: #AMR in the Arts. Please make sure to RT your favorite pieces as we highlight art from global creators, in multiple mediums.

Let's make an effort to understand #antimicrobialresistance through the eyes of artists!

#AMResistanceFighters

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: NYC Biome MAP
𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭: Christine Marizzi on behalf of The Collective Urban Biome MAP
𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲: #AgarArt (created in a petri dish using living, growing microorganisms)

#AMResistanceFighters #AMRart

To learn more, visit https://t.co/EVOAOJUlso.

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Masks are not the ultimate solution but they do reduce respiratory droplet dissemination & can reduce spread in the community if used universally.

See the study here: https://t.co/HzruhnQu2W

#COVID19 #AMResistanceFighters

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Are you still making sure to scrub and lather for 20 seconds while washing your hands? Prevention is key!

https://t.co/IzWt68iCpE

#AMResistanceFighters #SafeHands #Handwashing

[Oluwatosin Akinwotu, PhD @Dr_Toswots]

... I told her, "You don't have to be scared of the nos of the germs on your hand, just get them off asap.". Make #handwashing a regular habit.