WHAT IS POLIO?
Polio is a virus that can cause permanent paralysis. It mainly affects children under 5 years old.…
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The Measles Outbreak in Africa
THE MEASLES EPIDEMIC IN AFRICA
In Africa, eight times as many people caught measles in January, February and March of …
The Costs of Vaccine Refusal
THE COST OF VACCINE REFUSAL
Vaccines are a scientifically-proven way of preventing disease. However, many people both in Sub-Saharan Africa …
Developing a Malaria Vaccine
DEVELOPING A MALARIA VACCINE
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to people by the …
Braille – a written language for the blind
Braille is probably the most famous tool for the blind and visually impaired. It is a written language that can …
What is the immune system?
When something happens that could be harmful to your body, it has a system to protect you. This is called …
What is mental health?
The term ‘health’ is commonly used to refer to someone’s physical health – however, another important part of someone’s health …