Washing hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs and diseases. Dirty hands can carry pathogenic germs that can sicken a person or spread diseases to others. Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and various chemicals can enter our bodies directly when we touch our fa...ce, eyes, nose or mouth or may enter indirectly, when our dirty hands stain surfaces touched by others or where food is prepared. The habit of washing hands with soap and water constitutes the first line of defense against the spread of many diseases, from the common cold or diarrhea to more serious illnesses such as meningitis, influenza or hepatitis as well as many other diseases. This 2-D animation describes the importance of hand washing.
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Overview on Covid-19 and emergency medicine
To help improve understanding of an emerging outbreak’s complex dynamics, GHN has reached out to some of the world’s most respected global health experts for their quick "reality checks" on key issues related to the outbreak.
Das Ziel unseres Podcasts ist es Euch wichtige Neuigkeiten und Know-How von Praktikern/innen für Praktikern/innen zu liefern. Damit wollen wir die Arbeit der Mitarbeiter/innen in den Einrichtungen des Öffentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes unterstützen!
This statement is for healthcare professionals who are performing CPR in a healthcare setting.
The global impact of COVID-19 has been profound, and the public health threat it represents is the most serious seen in a respiratory virus since the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Here we present the results of epidemiological modelling which has informed policymaking in the UK and other countries i...n recent weeks.
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is arguably one of the greatest public health challenges of our time – not least for general practice, where over 1 million patients are already treated every day. The COVID-19 Resource Hub has been created to support GPs in understanding and managing this pande...mic, with topics ranging from diagnosis to keeping your practice safe. This hub will be updated daily with the latest developments and guidance.
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How we respond both now and going forward will help mitigate the impact of COVID-19, and to the extent possible preserve children’s rights to Survive, Learn, and Be Protected. We will focus our efforts on the most critical work essential to maintaining these commitments to the extent possible.
Lancet Respir Med 2020Published OnlineMarch 20, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(20)30134-
This page aims to support researchers and interested individuals by providing tools and data sets related to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak and the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Durch die bundesweit erfolgreich und bekannt gewordenen Initiative „Medizinstudierende vs. COVID19“ ( medis-vs-covid19.de), die Bundesvertretung der Medizinstudierenden in Deutschland e.V. (bvmd) und unserem Tech-Team haben wir im Rahmen des Hackathon der Bundesregierung (#wirvsvirus) eine Platt...form für die Vernetzung von Hilfesuchenden und Hilfebietenden erstellt.
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In den vergangenen Wochen hat sich die Situation der COVID-19-Pandemie in Deutschland extrem verschärft. Die Zahl der Infektionen mit SARS-CoV-2 steigen rasant an, unter anderem weil das Bewusstsein über den Ernst der Lage in weiten Teilen der Bevölkerung noch nicht angekommen ist. Gerade wir als... Studierende eines Heilberufes sollten in einer solchen Situation mit gutem Beispiel vorangehen, soziale Kontakte minimieren und Aufklärungsarbeit leisten. Um die Unterstützung besser koordinieren zu können, haben wir diese Website eingerichtet, über die Studierende schnell Apotheken finden, die Hilfe benötigen. Wir haben uns dazu entschieden ein Register für Apotheken anzulegen, um den Aufwand für Apotheken möglichst gering zu halten. Apotheken können auf der Website unkompliziert ein Gesuch erstellen.
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Children in every country are struggling with the impact of COVID-19. An entire generation has had its education disrupted, from nurseries and pre-primaries to universities and apprenticeships