What can we do to stop the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria?

A recent theory in immunology is that over the past 100 years or so, we may have become too aggressive in shielding children from any kind of dirt and bacteria. In turns out that our immune systems needs some training exposure to bacteria, viruses, etc in order to develop properly, especially when we are young. Too much shielding from dirt and grime, and creating highly antiseptic home environments, may be not be good for our immune systems in the long-run. Having a robust and strong immune system can therefore help you to avoid, at least some of the times, when you may really need an antibiotic to treat a really life threatening infection.

1. Limit the use of antibiotics to only when necessary.
2. Complete the full prescribed course of antibiotics.
3. Avoid using antibiotics in agriculture.
4. Improve hygiene and sanitation practices.
5. Develop new antibiotics and alternative treatments.
6. Educate healthcare professionals and the public about responsible antibiotic use.
7. Implement surveillance and monitoring of antibiotic resistance.
8. Encourage vaccination to prevent infections.
9. Use infection prevention measures in healthcare settings.
10. Support global efforts and collaboration to combat antibiotic resistance.