VIRUS INFORMATION
With everything going on with COVID-19, it can be confusing as to how viruses work, why pandemics occur with novel viruses and why we need isolation and vaccine development. Hopefully some of this information is useful.
My Local Epidemiologist - Dr. Jetelina's blog does an excellent job of explaining Covid Epidemiology and Vaccines; you can also follow her on Facebook
Misinformation goes Viral
Capers' Lecture on Covid-19 and the mRNA Vaccine Dr. Capers' PowerPoint
Debunking Vaccine Myths - this document discusses the misinformation about vaccine safety (yes, vaccines save lives!)
COVID-19 Test - Animation of the RT-PCR
Here are more videos, some of them might be useful for kids as well:
Video on Covid-19 entering cell
Video on how the Immune System works - The Amoeba Sisters
Video, what are viruses? - The Amoeba Sisters
Video on Antigenic Drift versus Antigenic Shift
Clinical and Scientific Assessment of Covid-19 by Dr. Randhawa
With everything going on with COVID-19, it can be confusing as to how viruses work, why pandemics occur with novel viruses and why we need isolation and vaccine development. Hopefully some of this information is useful.
My Local Epidemiologist - Dr. Jetelina's blog does an excellent job of explaining Covid Epidemiology and Vaccines; you can also follow her on Facebook
Misinformation goes Viral
Capers' Lecture on Covid-19 and the mRNA Vaccine Dr. Capers' PowerPoint
Debunking Vaccine Myths - this document discusses the misinformation about vaccine safety (yes, vaccines save lives!)
COVID-19 Test - Animation of the RT-PCR
Here are more videos, some of them might be useful for kids as well:
Video on Covid-19 entering cell
Video on how the Immune System works - The Amoeba Sisters
Video, what are viruses? - The Amoeba Sisters
Video on Antigenic Drift versus Antigenic Shift
Clinical and Scientific Assessment of Covid-19 by Dr. Randhawa