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Science in 5

WHO - World Health Organization

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

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05:42

Air pollution, a public health emergency

Science in 5 ·

2022/02/11

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.

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05:15

COVID -19: Medical waste

Science in 5 ·

2022/02/04

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.

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05:27

COVID-19: Why are experts concerned about Omicron?

Science in 5 ·

2022/01/21

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.

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05:18

COVID-19: Omicron variant

Science in 5 ·

2021/12/17

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.

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04:55

Polio & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/12/03

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.

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04:52

COVID-19 & Antibiotics

Science in 5 ·

2021/11/19

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.

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06:03

Lead poisoning prevention

Science in 5 ·

2021/10/29

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.

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04:28

Flu & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/10/22

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.

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05:18

TB & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/10/14

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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05:06

Malaria Vaccine

Science in 5 ·

2021/10/06

Learn about the first Malaria vaccine. Who should receive this vaccine? What are the challenges of rolling out a Malaria vaccine in the midst of a pandemic? Dr Pedro Alonso explains in Science in 5 this week.

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04:20

Air pollution & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/10/01

What have we learned about air pollution and COVID-19? Learn about six air pollutants that are harming your health. Dr Maria Neira explains findings from WHO’s new air quality guidelines in Science in 5.

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05:15

COVID-19 : Keeping schools safe

Science in 5 ·

2021/09/24

What steps should a school take to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19? What about vaccination? How can families and communities keep themselves safe as schools reopen? Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains in Science in 5 this week.

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05:04

COVID-19: Mixed and fractional vaccine doses

Science in 5 ·

2021/09/17

Many countries are using the approach of mixing vaccine doses from different manufacturers. What do we know about the safety and efficacy of this approach? What does the evidence tell us about using a fraction of the vaccine dose ? Dr Katherine O’Brien explains in Science in 5 this week.

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06:01

COVID-19: Booster shots

Science in 5 ·

2021/09/10

What does evidence say so far about safety and effectiveness of booster shots? Are their groups who may need them? Should the world be considering booster shots at this stage of the pandemic? Dr Katherine O’Brian explains in Science in 5 this week.

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04:36

COVID-19: Tobacco & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/09/03

Are you planning to quit tobacco during the pandemic? What risk does COVID-19 pose to a tobacco user? Learn how the tobacco industry lured people to consume tobacco during the pandemic. Dr Hebe Gouda explains the health benefits of quitting tobacco in Science in 5.

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04:35

COVID-19: Breastfeeding & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/08/27

If you have COVID-19, is it safe to breastfeed your baby? Is it safe to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you are breastfeeding? How can you keep your baby safe while breastfeeding if you have COVID-19? Dr Laurence Grummer- Strawn explains in Science in 5.

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05:19

COVID-19: Do I still need the vaccine if I have...

Science in 5 ·

2021/08/20

If you had COVID -19 do you still need the vaccine? How long should you wait after recovery to get vaccinated? What do we know about natural immunity vs vaccine induced immunity? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5 this week.

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05:31

COVID-19: Can I get infected after vaccination?

Science in 5 ·

2021/08/13

If you are fully vaccinated can you still get COVID-19? How frequent are breakthrough infections and what does COVID-19 look like if you are fully vaccinated. WHO’s Dr Kate O’Brien explains in Science in 5. No matter whether you are vaccinated against COVID-19 or are still waiting, keep following these precautions to protect yourself and others: Avoid crowds Keep physical distance Wear a mask Open windows Wash your hands

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04:51

COVID-19 : HIV & COVID-19

Science in 5 ·

2021/08/06

If you are living with HIV, what are your risks? Should you be prioritized for vaccination? Are vaccines safe for you? WHO’s Dr Meg Doherty explains in Science in 5.

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03:45

COVID-19: Post COVID-19 condition

Science in 5 ·

2021/07/30

If you have recovered from COVID-19 but are still experiencing certain symptoms you could have post COVID-19 condition or "long COVID". What are these symptoms? How long do they last and are there any treatment options? Dr Janet Diaz explains in Science in 5.

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