But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Vaccines, Masks and Handwashing: A Coronavirus Update

<p>In this installment, we follow up on our March <a href="https://www.vpr.org/post/explaining-coronavirus-kids-and-science-soap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode about the novel coronavirus</a> now that we know more about COVID-19 and how it spreads. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, assistant clinical professor of infectious diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, returns to answer questions about the things we can do to keep ourselves and those around us safe. And we'll learn about what vaccines are, how they're developed and the accelerated process for developing a coronavirus vaccine.</p>
<p>Download our learning guides: <a href="https://www.vpr.org/sites/vpr/files/202011/vaccines__masks_and_handwashing_a_coronavirus_update_.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PDF</a> | <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zWqDD29cJlJD_icVsIjiTrM_yX1KU067BJCeot8Ytt0/copy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Slide</a> | <a href="https://www.vpr.org/sites/vpr/files/202010/But-Why-133-Coronavirus-Update.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Transcript</a></p>

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