Interactive Discussion Forum on Lecture-02: Health Education

Public Health Information Education & Communication

Public Health Information Education & Communication

by Rasida Akter Rasida Akter -
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1. Health education of COVID-19

ANS: STAY HOME except to get medical care. Do not use public transportation , taxis, or ride share services if sick.

 Practice "social distancing." This means keeping people, even those who are healthy, away from each other. It is also sometimes called "physical distancing." The goal is to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Keeping your child home is the best way to protect them and others.

Wear a face mask in public. Experts in many countries recommend this for everyone, including children 2 years and older. This is mostly so that if your child is sick, even if they don't have any symptoms, they are less likely to spread the infection to other people. It might also help protect your child from others who could be sick. Make sure the mask covers your child's mouth and nose.

You can buy cloth masks and disposable (non-medical) masks in stores or online. You can also make your own cloth masks. Cloth masks work best if they have several layers of fabric.

Wash their hands with soap and water often. This is especially important after being out in public. Make sure to rub the hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, cleaning the wrists, fingernails, and in between the fingers. Then rinse the hands and dry them with a paper towel that can be thrown away. Hand washing also helps protect your child from other illnesses, like the flu or the common cold.

Avoid touching their face with their hands, especially their mouth, nose, or eyes.

2.ANS: Yes I think that Health education is a powerful weapon to tackle the spread of infectious disease.