Infection Control
How long are you supposed to wash your hands?
20 seconds!
What is COVID-19?
A new germ (virus) that can make you sick.
What vaccine can kids get ?
Pfizer! (ages 12 and up)
Is there a microchip or snake venom in the vaccine?
No! the Pfizer vaccine is made of lipids, salts, and sugars.
The cells of the immune system that fight bacteria and viruses.
White blood cells or leukocytes.
How do you properly wear a mask?
Completely covering your nose and mouth !
How is COVID-19 Spread?
Coughing, sneezing, touching contaminated surface then touching your face around mouth, eyes and nose
What type of vaccine is the COVID-19 vaccine?
a) a weakened/harmless coronavirus
b) mRNA (contains the code for the spike protein)
c) antibodies against the coronavirus
b) mRNA (contains the code for the spike protein)
The vaccine is worse for you than getting Covid-19?
No! getting covid-19 poses a greater danger to your health than getting the vaccine.
What does mRNA code for?
proteins
How far should you distance yourself from others?
6 feet!
What are some signs and symptoms of COVID-19?
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Will the vaccine give me COVID-19?
No, the vaccine will not give you the Covid-19 virus nor will you test positive on a viral test!
Can a COVID-19 Vaccine change my DNA?
No! The vaccine cannot alter your DNA!
The mRNA molecules contain the genetic material that tells our body how to make a viral protein to cause an immune response within our bodies.
The tiny organ in our cells that build protein.
ribosome
Preventing or stopping the spread of infections
infection control
What does being asymptomatic for COVID-19 mean?
Being positive for Covid-19 but not showing any signs and symptoms.
If I’ve already had COVID-19 should I still get vaccinated ?
Yes, you should still get vaccinated even if you've already had covid-19 it will still be beneficial.
Because I’m a kid I won’t get sick if I get the COVID-19 virus?
No! Just because you are a kid does not mean you cannot get sick from the virus especially if you have underlying health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or are immunocompromised.
(around 2 million of the covid cases, around 15,000 children have been hospitalized and around 300 children have died due to covid-19
Will the Covid-19 vaccine affect my fertility?
No, There is no evidence that the vaccine will affect fertility!
What is sneeze/ cough etiquette?
sneezing/ coughing in a tissue or in the fold of your elbow. Immediately discard tissue and wash your hand or sanitize
What are some high touch areas that should be cleaned or disinfected to prevent the spread of germs?
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What are common side effects of the vaccine?
Pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site, tiredness, headache, chills, muscle pain, fever, nausea!
The technology for the COVID-19 vaccine was created too fast?
No! The technology used in the Pfizer vaccine has been around for over 20 years and has been used in clinical trials to treat Zika, HIV, and Cancer!
The ____ releases the mRNA into the cell and the ribosome begins to build the spike protein found on the surface of the coronavirus.
nanoparticle