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Understanding immunity Feb 25, 2022

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WHO's Chief Scientists Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains how our body develops immunity against a new virus. How is immunity developed when we are infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus? How is it different from vaccine derived immunity? Why is it important to continue to wear masks, ventilate closed spaces, avoid crowds, wash hands and observe all other precautions?

Air pollution, a public health emergency Feb 11, 2022

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Why does WHO consider air pollution a public health emergency? If you live in highly polluted areas does COVID-19 affect you differently? WHO's Dr Maria Neira explains in science 5.

COVID -19: Medical waste Feb 04, 2022

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Are you aware of the medical waste generated during the pandemic? How does it impact your health and what can you do to reduce it? WHO's Dr Margaret Montgomery explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: Why are experts concerned about Omicron? Jan 21, 2022

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If Omicron is less severe, why are people ending up in the hospital and dying from it? Is it true that everyone will eventually get Omicron? Why is it important to reduce transmission? WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5.

COVID-19: Omicron variant Dec 17, 2021

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What do we know about Omicron variant so far? WHO's Dr Maria Van Kerkhove updates on the transmissibility, severity, symptoms and ways to protect yourself in Science in 5.

Polio & COVID-19 Dec 03, 2021

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How has the pandemic impacted the fight against Polio? How has the polio infrastructure helped the fight against COVID-19? Why is it important that the world doesn't take its eyes off polio? Sona Bari explains in Science in 5 this week.

COVID-19 & Antibiotics Nov 19, 2021

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What have we learned about COVID-19 and antibiotics so far? What happens when antibiotics are not taken according to prescription or are used irrationally? When are antibiotics prescribed in the course of COVID-19 treatment? Dr Hanan Balkhy explains in Science in 5 this week.

Lead poisoning prevention Oct 29, 2021

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How big a public health problem is lead poisoning? What are the sources of lead poisoning and who are at risk? What can you do to protect yourself? WHO's Lesley Onyon explains in Science in 5 this week.

Flu & COVID-19 Oct 22, 2021

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How would you know if you have the flu or COVID-19? Should you take both flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine if these are available to you? How does WHO decide on the composition of the flu vaccine? Dr Sylvie Briand explains in Science in 5 this week.

TB & COVID-19 Oct 14, 2021

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If you have Tuberculosis, what is your risk from COVID-19? How can you keep yourself safe during the pandemic? Why is it important that the world does not take its eyes off TB during the Pandemic? Dr Tereza Kasaeva explains in Science in 5 this week.

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