Is Measles making a comeback?

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Is Measles making a comeback?

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Is Measles making a comeback? Why are we seeing a resurgence of the diseases? What can parents do to protect children from Measles ? Dr Patrick O’Conner explains in Science in 5 this week.

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Dec 8, 2022

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Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science. Listen to WHO experts explaining science related to COVID-19.

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Myth busters: Can COVID -19 be transmitted through water? Or Mosquitoes? Is transmission affected by weather? Dr Sylvie Briand busts popular myths about COVID-19 in this edition of Science in 5, WHO’s conversations in science. by Science in 5
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Vaccines: When can we expect a vaccine for COVID-19? How will we ensure that it is safe? Who should be vaccinated first and why? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in this edition of Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 - Origins of the SARS CoV-2 virus: Why is it important for scientists to look for the origins of the virus? How do scientists look at the claim that the virus originated in a laboratory? More about the team which is looking for the origins of the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr Peter... by Science in 5
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Immune Response: Science in 5 is WHO’s conversations in science - WHO experts explain science related to COVID-19. In this episode, published on 4 September 2020, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects the body and how our body’s immune... by Science in 5
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COVID-19 : Delta variant and vaccines: Do the current batch of approved vaccines protect us from the Delta variant? What is the level of protection? If you can still get infected even after being fully vaccinated, then why should we vaccinate? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan... by Science in 5
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COVID-19: Vaccine dosage: How far apart should the doses of vaccines be? What if I miss my second dose? Can I get two doses from two different manufacturers? How was safety of vaccines ensured? WHO’s Chief Scientist, Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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Prolonged symptoms after COVID -19: Are you experiencing symptoms after recovery from COVID-19? WHO expert Dr Janet Diaz explains what we know so for about prolonged symptoms in Science in 5. by Science in 5
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COVID-19 : Update on virus variants: What are the variants circulating at this time? How are variants classified as variants of interest or concern? What does this mean for the public? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5 this week. by Science in 5
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Immunity after recovery from COVID-19: How long does your immunity last after you recover from COVID-19? Can you get reinfected? Why do you need to continue with preventative measures? WHO expert Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains on Science in 5. by Science in 5
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