Bug Run School Days is a colourful, fun and interactive educational resource which can be used in a wide range learning environments including General Practice, schools and the home to introduce the issue of antibiotic resistance. Bug Run encourages learning through interaction for kids and includes an informercial outlining some issues related to antibiotic resistance for adults.
Within Bug Run School Days, the character Bob tries to make it through a school day without getting sick. By collecting fruit and water and avoiding nasty bugs he will stay healthy. But if too many bugs get to him, he may need and antibiotic. Antibiotics will help Bob fight the bugs but antibiotics also slow him down for a bit until he gets back to full health. See who can collect the most points and top the leader board.
The infomercial communicates key facts on antibiotic resistance through an animated video with voice-over to ensure engagement. This informercial seeks to empowers people to talk about antibiotics and the issue of antibiotic resistance with their GP.
Bug Run Extra is free and is easy to play, suitable for use in home, in school and in the doctor’s waiting room.