Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) science conversation
In this video and audio series WHO experts explain the science related to COVID-19. This series is available every week on WHO's YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn channels and on all major podcasts platforms.
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The prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic is managed by a wide variety of public and private actors working with local communities.
This training session provides clear and objective information on the virus and its effects, together with practical advice and resources for community level... interventions.
In order to faciltate access, this training session is downloadable and can be followed off line.
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If you have COVID-19, is it safe to breastfeed your baby? Is it safe to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you are breastfeeding? How can you keep your baby safe while breastfeeding if you have COVID-19? Dr Laurence Grummer- Strawn explains in Science in 5.
July 2021, Available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese.
This information is intended for a general audience
This infographic shows the most common signs and symptoms of Long COVID. Breathlessness. Cough, sore throat. Chest pain. Pins and needles. Tinnitus, earaches.
This training module is designed to equip HWs with knowledge and communication skills to build their confidence and support them in their ability to promote acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among other HWs.
Symptomatic pregnant women are at an increased risk of severe diseases and it might affect the foetus too. Hence, the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for pregnant women.
The story-book, a sequel to the immensely successful ‘My Hero is You: How kids can fight COVID-19!’, is being released in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new story, aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years, sees the return of Ario, a fantasy creature who travels the world helpin...g children find hope in the future and joy in simple pleasures. Together with old and new friends, Ario addresses the fears, frustrations and concerns faced by children during this phase of the pandemic and explores with them the various coping mechanisms that they can use when faced with difficult emotions like fear, grief, anger and sadness. Through the voices of the children that Ario meets on his travels, the book provides a vivid illustration of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of children.
The content of the book drew from survey responses from more than 5000 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world on the challenges they continue to face in the second year of the pandemic.
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A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to... manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
Available in more languages
The book – aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old – is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.
Available in different languages
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A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to... manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
Available in more languages
The book – aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old – is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.
Available in different languages
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A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to... manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
Available in more languages
The book – aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old – is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.
Available in different languages
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Un nouveau livre d'histoires visant à aider les enfants à comprendre et à accepter le COVID-19 a été publié.
Avec l'aide d'une créature fantastique, Ario, "My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19 !" explique comment les enfants peuvent se protéger, protéger leur famille et leurs amis c...ontre le coronavirus et comment gérer des émotions difficiles lorsqu'ils sont confrontés à une nouvelle réalité qui change rapidement.
Disponible en plusieurs langues
Ce livre - qui s'adresse principalement aux enfants âgés de 6 à 11 ans - est un projet du Groupe de référence du Comité permanent interorganisations sur la santé mentale et le soutien psychosocial dans les situations d'urgence, une collaboration unique entre les agences des Nations unies, les organisations non gouvernementales nationales et internationales et les organismes internationaux qui fournissent un soutien en matière de santé mentale et de soutien psychosocial dans les situations d'urgence.
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Foi produzido um novo livro de histórias que visa ajudar as crianças a compreender e a chegar a um acordo com a COVID-19
Com a ajuda de uma criatura de fantasia, Ario, "My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!" explica como as crianças podem proteger-se, as suas famílias e amigos do coronav...írus e como gerir emoções difíceis quando confrontadas com uma realidade nova e em rápida mudança.
Disponível em mais línguas
O livro - dirigido principalmente a crianças dos 6-11 anos de idade - é um projecto do Grupo de Referência do Comité Permanente Inter-Agências sobre Saúde Mental e Apoio Psicossocial em Situações de Emergência, uma colaboração única das agências das Nações Unidas, organizações não-governamentais nacionais e internacionais e agências internacionais que fornecem saúde mental e apoio psicossocial em situações de emergência.
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Выпущен новый сборник рассказов, призванный помочь детям понять и смириться с проблемой COVID-19
С помощью фантастического существа Арио книга "Мой герой - ты, как дет... могут бороться с COVID-19!" объясняет, как дети могут защитить себя, свои семьи и друзей от коронавируса и как справиться со сложными эмоциями, столкнувшись с новой и быстро меняющейся реальностью.
Доступно на нескольких языках
Книга, предназначенная в первую очередь для детей в возрасте 6-11 лет, является проектом Референс-группы Межучрежденческого постоянного комитета по психическому здоровью и психосоциальной поддержке в чрезвычайных ситуациях, представляющей собой уникальное сотрудничество учреждений ООН, национальных и международных неправительственных организаций и международных агентств, оказывающих психическое здоровье и психосоциальную поддержку в чрезвычайных ситуациях.
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El libro de cuentos, una secuela del inmensamente exitoso "Mi héroe eres tú: ¡cómo pueden los niños luchar contra el COVID-19!", Se lanzará en el segundo año de la pandemia del COVID-19. La nueva historia, dirigida principalmente a niños de 6 a 11 años, ve el regreso de Ario, una criatura d...e fantasía que viaja por el mundo ayudando a los niños a encontrar esperanza en el futuro y alegría en placeres simples. Junto con viejos y nuevos amigos, Ario aborda los miedos, frustraciones y preocupaciones que enfrentan los niños durante esta fase de la pandemia y explora con ellos los diversos mecanismos de afrontamiento que pueden utilizar cuando se enfrentan a emociones difíciles como el miedo, el dolor, la ira y la tristeza. A través de las voces de los niños que Ario conoce en sus viajes, el libro proporciona una ilustración vívida del impacto de COVID-19 en la salud mental y el bienestar de los niños.
El contenido del libro se basó en las respuestas de la encuesta de más de 5000 niños, padres, cuidadores y maestros de todo el mundo sobre los desafíos que continúan enfrentando en el segundo año de la pandemia.
Disponible en más idiomas
El libro -dirigido principalmente a niños de 6 a 11 años- es un proyecto del Grupo de Referencia del Comité Permanente entre Organismos sobre Salud Mental y Apoyo Psicosocial en Situaciones de Emergencia, una colaboración única de organismos de las Naciones Unidas, organizaciones no gubernamentales nacionales e internacionales y organismos internacionales que prestan servicios de salud mental y apoyo psicosocial en situaciones de emergencia.
Disponible en varios idiomas
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A new story book that aims to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has been produced
With the help of a fantasy creature, Ario, “My Hero is You, How kids can fight COVID-19!” explains how children can protect themselves, their families and friends from coronavirus and how to... manage difficult emotions when confronted with a new and rapidly changing reality.
Available in more languages
The book – aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old – is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings.
Available in different languages
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Available in different languages
Available in different languages