UNESCO-WHO Messages against COVID-19
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(VOVWORLD) - UNESCO and WHO have joined forces to provide reliable health information and deconstruct myth on COVID-19 and related vaccines. WHO experts developed the short audio messages.
Vaccines related messages
Message 1:
Get vaccinated for COVID-19
All the COVID-19 vaccines have been thoroughly tested, and all provide a high degree of protection against getting seriously ill and dying from the disease. So take whatever vaccine you are offered, even if you have already had COVID-19. It is important to be vaccinated as soon as possible and not wait. This way, we build immunity in our communities faster and can get back to our normal lives.
Message 2:
What to do after being vaccinated
While the COVID-19 vaccine prevents serious illness and death, we don’t know yet whether it keeps you from being infected and passing the virus on to others. So continue to physically distance yourself from others and wear a mask, especially in enclosed, crowded or poorly ventilated settings. Clean your hands frequently and cover any cough or sneeze into your bent elbow. Doing it all protects us all.
Message 3:
COVID-19 vaccine side effects to expect
Common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines are similar to those of other vaccines – pain or swelling at the injection site, and fever, chills, tiredness and headache. In most cases, this is expected. Contact your care provider if there is redness, tenderness or pain where you got the shot that increases after 24 hours, or if side effects do not go away after a few days.
Prevention and protection against COVID-19 related messages
Message 1:
COVID-19 is a new disease
Scientists, researchers, health workers, and others are working together to better understand the virus. But science changes and evolves over time. Even though changes may seem confusing, they are for our good. So be open to changes, new facts and recommendations. Remain flexible. Show your resilience.
Message 2:
Transmission
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work and connect with others. It is challenging. But no matter where you live or who you are, each of us can help to break the chains of COVID-19 transmission.
Make sure you follow your local guidance – each country has its unique levels of transmission, resources and recommendations to fit the situation.
Message 3:
Mask
A fabric mask is an important tool to prevent the spread of the virus, especially when you can’t guarantee at least a 1-metre distance from others.
Make sure you have your own mask, preferably with 3 layers.
Put it on with the earloops, taking care to not touch the front of the mask, and wash it everyday.
Message 4:
Contact tracing
COVID-19 continues to spread around the globe.
You can help stop it by going into isolation for 14 days if you have had close contact with anyone infected with the virus.
This quarantine can take place at home, as long as you can stay separated from family members. If not, you should go where you can stay alone, and have supplies brought to you.
Message 5:
Schools
Children are less often reported as cases when compared with adults, and the illness they experience is usually mild. While children may be less affected, they may also have a greater number of contacts in school and community settings. Further studies are underway to assess the risk of infection in children and to better understand transmission in this age group.
Message 6:
Traditional food market
Animals, especially wild animals are the source of more than 70% of all emerging infectious diseases in humans. When they are sold and slaughtered in markets, workers and customers alike are put at risk.
When shopping at traditional food markets, avoid places close to an animal slaughter area.
Message 7:
Public gathering
Any decision to hold an event during the COVID-19 pandemic should rely on a risk-based approach. WHO has provided guidance on how a risk-based approach can be taken - whether it's a large event, like the Olympics or small events such as birthday parties, weddings, small football games or family occasions.
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