EAACI Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign

Join us in raising global awareness.

This campaign is a call to action — for healthcare professionals, policymakers, institutions, patients, and the public — to understand the critical importance of accurate allergy diagnosis and responsible antibiotic use. Together, we can correct outdated labels, empower patients, and protect the efficacy of antibiotics for future generations.

The campaign at a glance

This campaign aims to raise awareness about antibiotic allergies, their diagnosis, and management, while highlighting the importance of accurate assessment to avoid unnecessary antibiotic restrictions. By promoting evidence-based knowledge and clinical best practices, the campaign seeks to support healthcare professionals and empower patients, ultimately improving outcomes and antimicrobial stewardship.

Download the presentation for a clear overview of the campaign’s goals, strategies, and key messages.

Why the EAACI Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign?

The Problem: Antibiotic Use and The Incorrect Allergy Labels

• Overuse of antibiotics.
• Overdiagnosis of antibiotic allergy leading to incorrect labelling.
• Misuse of antibiotics due to incorrect antibiotic allergy labels.
• Mislabeling leads to unnecessary avoidance of first-line treatments, over-reliance on second-line antibiotics, and contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The Barrier: The Lack of Awareness

• Misconceptions among both patients and healthcare professionals.
• Many patients carry unverified, outdated or self-reported antibiotic allergy labels, reducing treatment options and increasing risk.
• Lack of structured allergy evaluation processes in clinical practice.

The Need: A Coordinated Awareness Effort

To confront this challenge, we need a united and sustained awareness campaign that:

• Improve public and professional awareness of rational use of antibiotics and correct allergy labeling.
• Promote evidence-based, accessible, and safe allergy evaluation protocols
• Allocate resources for implementing the protocols.
• Create a collective commitment to reducing AMR through better prescribing practices.

Learn More — Watch Our Educational Video

Understanding the connection between incorrect allergy labels and antibiotic resistance is the first step toward change.
This video is designed for the public and explains the issue in simple, clear terms.
It covers what antibiotic allergy really means, why accurate labels matter, and how we can all play a role in protecting the effectiveness of antibiotics.
You will also find explanations of key terms to help you better understand and talk about this important health topic.

Our Vision for the EAACI Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign

The EAACI Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign is not a one-off event, but the beginning of a global movement committed to correcting allergy labels and preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics for generations to come.

A Global Call to Action

• We urge governments, healthcare systems, educational institutions, and community leaders to take meaningful steps. From integrating allergy evaluation into standard medical care to promoting responsible antibiotic prescribing, everyone has a role to play.

Empowering Patients and Providers

• Through practical tools, educational materials, and training, this campaign empowers patients to ask the right questions and healthcare professionals to make informed, evidence-based decisions that protect public health.

Building a Global Awareness Movement

• By leveraging media outreach, social media engagement, educational campaigns, and advocacy, we aim to bring antibiotic allergy awareness into the mainstream and foster a global dialogue around safe and effective antibiotic use.

Together, we can correct the labels — and change lives.

Promotional Kit 2025

Be part of the change.
The EAACI Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign Promotional Kit 2025 provides all the tools you need to make an impact. Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, policy advocate, or simply passionate about public health, our kit is designed to help you amplify the message.

Use our materials across:

• Social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Newsletters and email campaigns
• Institutional and educational settings

Educational Materials: Share, Educate, Empower

Our educational materials are developed to support independent awareness efforts and learning initiatives worldwide. These resources are tailored to help healthcare professionals, institutions, patients, and the public better understand the importance of accurate antibiotic allergy labeling.

Whether you’re organizing a local event, delivering a training session, or sharing knowledge online — these tools will help you make a real difference.

Download the resources and start sharing today!
Join the global conversation using our campaign hashtags:

#CorrectLabelsBetterLives
#AntibioticAllergyAwareness