“Children, Vaayu, and Corona”: Comedian E-book Talks About Covid Vaccines
The comedian is to be had within the Union Well being Ministry web site and will also be downloaded from there.
New Delhi:
In a unique bid to coach kids about Covid vaccines, the Union Well being Ministry has issued a comic book ebook that gives knowledge on vaccine construction and the way it’ll be safely dropped at the general public. An previous version of the comedian, revealed remaining 12 months, equipped knowledge at the outbreak and the way they may be able to stay secure.
The graphic novel, titled ‘Children, Vaayu & Corona: Upward thrust of Vaccine and Fall of Corona’, has ‘Vaayu’ as a superhero who has been known as upon to coach the youngsters concerning the quite a lot of sides of vaccines. The problems vary from antibodies, varieties of vaccines, process of vaccine trial, protection of vaccines, getting registered for vaccination and so forth.
Vaayu additionally highlights that two vaccines have already been licensed in India however informs that they are going to be given in line with precedence teams and time and again tells the youngsters that Covid precautions wish to proceed in any respect issues.
The comedian is to be had within the Union Well being Ministry web site and will also be downloaded from there. It’s been conceptualised and written through Dr Ravindra Khaiwal, Further Professor of Environmental Well being- PGIMER- Chandigarh and Dr Suman Mor, Affiliate Professor and Chairperson, Division of Atmosphere Research, Punjab College.
“Many of the dialogue at the moment is centering round Coronavirus vaccines. Coronavirus has turn into a reason of outrage for youngsters as they can’t comprehend the brand new customary. The mother or father must communicate to them and get to the bottom of their queries, in order that the youngsters don’t panic. The comedian additionally targets to transparent the doubts about vaccines to beef up their acceptance amongst common public for prevention and keep an eye on of COVID-19,” Dr Mor advised TTN.
Different infographic booklets also are being launched through the Ministry to create better consciousness amongst most of the people about Covid vaccines and cut back vaccine hesitancy. On Thursday, NITI Aayog member and Chairman of Nationwide Skilled Committee on Vaccine Management – Dr VK Paul launched a booklet titled ‘Covid-19 Prevention: Position of Residential Welfare Associations (RWA)’.
NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul launched a booklet titled ‘Covid-19 Prevention: Position of Residential Welfare Associations (RWA)’ on Thursday.
The booklet now not simplest talks about how RWAs must make sure that Covid sufferers aren’t stigmatised, it additionally refers to how RWAs can play a task in motivating citizens to get COVID-19 vaccine, countering myths and getting aged registered on Co-WIN, offering transportation to vaccine amenities.
Dr Suneela Garg, Marketing consultant to ICMR and Director Professor of Group Medication at Delhi’s Maulana Azad Scientific School is likely one of the co-authors of the booklet, mentioned: “RWAs can assist deal with vaccine hesitancy. There are such a large amount of myths and such a lot incorrect information on social media. RWAs can deal with those rumors. They are able to take the inside track through verifying the details from govt assets after which disseminating the correct knowledge on their interior verbal exchange mediums- Whatsapp teams or show banners at outstanding puts within the residential society”.
