How do viruses mutate?
Just like bacteria or animals, viruses grow and evolve to survive. The influenza virus is known to mutate, which is why we require new vaccines annually to protect vulnerable populations. More…
COVID-19 vaccine myths: fact vs fiction
Vaccines are one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the modern world and have saved the lives of children and their families across the globe. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the topic of…
How do infectious diseases spread?
Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms that invade the body and develop disease. Following the incubation of the illness in patient zero, an infectious disease can be transmitted…
A collaborative approach to COVID-19 vaccination in Laos
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout out begins, ChildFund Laos has been working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation to implement immunisation events and encourage…