Educational materials (slide presentations) from FAO covering important biosecurity aspects in poultry farms
Accessed online February 2019 | Web-page discussing: What is post-traumatic stress disorder? What causes post-traumatic stress disorder? Who is affected by post-traumatic stress disorder? What are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder? How is post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosed? Treatm...ent for post-traumatic stress disorder. Prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Q & A Guide for Parents - Factsheet
This manual will contribute directly to the fourth focus area of the FAO Action Plan by promoting the prevention of infections and the prudent use of antibiotics in the pig and poultry sectors. The pig and poultry sectors are addressed together, as these sectors generally have the highest use of ant...ibiotics. This manual is jointly applicable to veterinarians, other health professionals and farmers; a key to success in using antibiotics effectively and prudently is good dialogue among these professions.
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In recognition of the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), its increasing threat to human, animal and plant health, and the need for a One Health approach to address this issue, the 39th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) agreed it was important for the food safety comm...unity to play its part and re-established the ad hoc Codex Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance (TFAMR) ). The objectives of the Task Force were
to revise the current Codex Code of Practice to Minimise and Contain Antimicrobial Resistance and to develop new guidance on surveillance programmes relevant to foodborne AMR.
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Veterinarians are leaders and stewards in preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics for animals and people. Working with animal owners and producers, veterinarians can slow antibiotic resistance by implementing disease prevention strategies and improving the use of antibiotics while also guarante...eing high-quality medical care for animal patients.
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Accessed January 22, 2019.
This updated version include important research that has added to our knowledge about effective treatments for
child and adolescent depression. Its goal is to help parents and families make informed decisions about getting the best care for a child with depression. For ...easy use, it is presented in Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) format.
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Information booklet on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Who develops PTSD? What are the symptoms of PTSD? Why do some people develop PTSD and other people do not? How is PTSD Treated? How can I hep a friend or relative who has PTSD? How can I help mysel...f? Where can I go for help? What if I know someone in crisis? Next Steps for PTSD Research.
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria are spreading at an alarming rate and some bacterial infections may once again be untreatable. Antibiotic resistance (ABR), conservatively calculated, causes more than 500 000 deaths every year. This number is projected to rise dramatically if radical actions are not ta...ken. Lack of effective antibiotics, diagnostics and vaccines threatens the health of millions and hampers fulfilment of several of the Sustainable Development Goals. Access to effective antibiotics should be part of every adult and child’s right to health.
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This animation—produced in collaboration with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UNICEF, and Yoni Goodman—brings to life key messages that help people see and understand how Ebola spreads and how to protect themselves and their communities.
Growing up and getting older. A guidebook on puberty for 11–18-year-old girls
This poster, designed for children, shows they key times for handwashing and demonstrates how to properly wash hands
¿Hay ocasiones en que tiene ataques repentinos de ansiedad y temor abrumador que duran varios minutos? Tal vez el corazón le late rápidamente, comienza a sudar y siente como si no pudiera respirar o pensar. ¿Estos
ataques ocurren en momentos impredecibles sin ningún factor desencadenante obvio..., llenándole de inquietud de que pudiera tener otro en cualquier momento?
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