Infographics on Addressing COVID-19 Social Stigma and Discrimination

These infographics from the World Health Organization address issues of social stigma and discrimination around COVID-19. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

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    Infographics on COVID-19 and Public Transport

    These infographics from the World Health Organization instruct the public about safe practices when using public transport during the time of COVID-19. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

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      Infographics on COVID-19 and Ramadan

      These infographics from the World Health Organization instruct the public about safe practices during the time of COVID-19 when observing Ramadan. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

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        Infographics on Re-opening of Workplaces

        These infographics from the World Health Organization instruct the public about precautions to take when re-entering workplaces. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

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          Infographics on Mask Use

          These infographics from the World Health Organization instruct the public about mask-wearing to protect oneself and others against COVID-19 . Some of the infographics show not only how to wear the mask, but also how not to wear it. These are part of a series of infographics from WHO which can be found on the same page.

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            Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine

            This page offers both the general public and health practitioners answers to basic questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. The questions include:

            • Is there a vaccine for COVID-19?
            • When will COVID-19 vaccines be ready for distribution?
            • How likely is it that safe, effective vaccines for COVID-19 will be developed?
            • How quickly could COVID-19 vaccines stop the pandemic?
            • What types of COVID-19 vaccines are being developed? How would they work?
            • How will we know if COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
            • Will other vaccines help protect me from COVID-19?
            • Will COVID-19 vaccines provide long-term protection?

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              How do Vaccines Work?

              This page explains the body’s response to pathogens, how vaccines help, and herd immunity.

              Germs are all around us, both in our environment and in our bodies. When a person is susceptible and they encounter a harmful organism, it can lead to disease and death.

              The body has many ways of defending itself against pathogens (disease-causing organisms). Skin, mucus, and cilia (microscopic hairs that move debris away from the lungs) all work as physical barriers to prevent pathogens from entering the body in the first place.

              When a pathogen does infect the body, our body’s defences, called the immune system, are triggered and the pathogen is attacked and destroyed or overcome.

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                Questions and Answers: Adolescents, Youth and COVID-19

                These questions and answers were developed by the World Health Organization, UNESCO, UNFPA and UNICEF.

                Questions include:

                • Can adolescents catch COVID-19?
                • Can adolescents spread COVID-19 to other people even if they have mild or no symptoms?
                • Since there are few known cases of adolescents getting seriously ill with COVID-19, should I go to a health facility if I develop symptoms of the disease?
                • I am on medication for a chronic health condition. Should I change anything?
                • I am bored staying home. Since I am very unlikely to get severely ill even if I was to get COVID-19, why is it important that I follow the guidelines to prevent transmission such as keeping physical distance from other people?
                • I am feeling really anxious about COVID-19 and its impact on my life. What should I do?

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                  Mental Health & COVID-19

                  WHO, together with partners, is providing guidance and advice during the COVID-19 pandemic for health workers, managers of health facilities, people who are looking after children, older adults, people in isolation and members of the public more generally, to help us look after our mental health.

                  Further materials relating to looking after our mental health during the COVID pandemic will be added to this page as they become available.

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                    How to Report Misinformation Online

                    As the world responds to the  COVID-19 pandemic, we all face the challenge of an overabundance of information related to the virus. Some of this information may be false and potentially harmful.

                    Inaccurate information spreads widely and at speed, making it more difficult for the public to identify verified facts and advice  from trusted sources, such as  their local health authority or WHO. However, everyone can help to stop the spread. If you see content online that you believe to be false or misleading, you can report it to the hosting social media platform.

                    This page offers links to various social media platforms’ sites for reporting inappropriate content.

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