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Welcome to e-Bug's quarterly programme newsletter, providing you with information about the e-Bug programme across our partner countries, as well as new initiatives and research. You are receiving this newsletter because you have previously expressed interest in communications regarding e-Bug news, potential research opportunities, or you are a stakeholder or partner of e-Bug. If you would like subscribe to this, please click here.
e-Bug is an international programme operated by the UK Health Security Agency that equips children and young people with the information they need to maintain their health and wellbeing now and in the future. One of the ways we do this is by providing free educational resources for school children aged 3-16. These resources are mapped to the national curriculum to explain what infections are, how to prevent and treat them, including providing resources on hygiene, antibiotic resistance and vaccination. To find out more about what e-Bug offers, and why it exists, please scroll to the 'Guidance for Educators' section.
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World Oral Health Day - 20th March
This is a day set aside to promote oral health worldwide and is targeted at not only health professionals but schools, youth groups and all individuals. This year's theme is ' a happy mouth is a happy body'. Check out the lesson plans for all the resources you need to plan an engaging day of oral hygiene activities. https://www.e-bug.eu/ey-oral-hygiene https://www.e-bug.eu/ks1-oral-hygiene https://www.e-bug.eu/ks2-oral-hygiene
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World Immunisation Week 2024 - 24 to 30th April
World Immunisation week is an annual 7-day celebration aimed at highlighting the need for collaborative action to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases.
This year also marks the 50th year anniversary of the Essential Programme on Immunisation (EPI) which is a global initiative by WHO that ensures equitable access to life-saving vaccines for every child, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
This occasion encourages schools and communities to organise activities that enlighten children and young people about vaccines. Our Herd Immunity Class simulation and Vaccination Debate kit activities are a great way to do this https://www.e-bug.eu/ks3-vaccinations, https://www.e-bug.eu/ks4-vaccinations
World Hand Hygiene Day - May 5th
The slogan for this year's celebration is 'Why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important?' This is because it helps stop the spread of diseases. The objectives of WHHD 2024 are to improve learning approaches, promote access to innovative hand hygiene and infection prevention learning resources and raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene.
Check out our website for hand hygiene resources which provide helpful information, innovative and engaging activities on how to break the chain of infection.
UKHSA has just been launched a Childhood Immunisation Campaign to increase uptake in child vaccinations. Click here to read more.
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