Knowlex Webinar: Infection control educational resources for children and those living with dementia.
Published 28 Sep 2022
Online webinar with Knowlex featuring Prof Katie Laird and Prof Sarah Younie
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Our learning tools are global & culturally relevant across UN regions. So wherever you are in the world, you can join in with A Germ's Journey.
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A Germ’s Journey gives children and grown-ups the tools they need to learn about germs and handwashing. Watch our video to see how it all began.
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Latest news & updates
Long time no see: Poliomyelitis is on its way back. Hand hygiene matters.
Published 28 Sep 2022
This year, outbreaks of poliomyelitis have been occurring in various countries (USA and Israel for instance) highlighting a potential come back of poliomyelitis. In the United Kingdom even though no poliomyelitis cases were observed, circulation of vaccine-derived poliovirus in London has been confirmed by the detection of polioviruses in sewage
Donate and Support A Germ's Journey
Published 18 May 2022
After being approached by numerous individuals about contributing to the project, we are now sharing our Just Giving page to allow A Germs Journey to continue it invaluable work in the area of health-hygiene education and reach even more countries.
New book developed for people living with dementia
Published 24 Apr 2022
The Germ's Journey team are excited to announce the development of a brand new book that has been specifically created for older people living with dementia to use alongside young children. Co-created alongside those living with dementia, nurses and researchers in the field, the aim of the book is to increase awareness of respiratory disease and improve infection prevention practices amongst both children and adults.
So far, over 1,500 books have been donated nationwide to care providers, local councils and governments to distribute to those living with dementia.
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