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COVID Training 1

For Community Health Workers and Volunteers

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COVID Symptoms, Prevention, and Vaccine

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Signs and Symptoms

  • Fever, Cough, Cold
    • Start home Isolation protocol immediately which will be explained further
    • If possible, get tested
    • Isolated from rest of family

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Prevention

  • Wearing Masks Properly
    • Double masking
    • Surgical mask + fabric mask
    • Must cover nose and mouth
    • Show masking technique
  • Distancing
    • 3m not 2m
  • Continue frequent hand washing
  • Do not go in crowded places

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Break Out Session

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What myths and challenges exist surrounding prevention protocols? How can we address them?

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Vaccine

  • Vaccine very important to prevent COVID
  • Vaccine is safe
  • Fever, body aches, chills very common as body learns to fight virus
    • Take paracetamol
  • 18 years and above to register on CoWin App, or go to ASHA/PHC to register
  • Identify and help eligible individuals, and ensure vaccination with help of ASHA and PHC
  • When not to take vaccine
    • If you have COVID symptoms like fever, cough and cold
    • Pregnant women
    • If COVID positive, wait for four weeks to take vaccine after testing negative

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Break Out Session

What myths and challenges exist surrounding the vaccine in your communities? How can we address them?

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Myth:

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Homework

How will you ensure that community members are following covid protocols strictly?