Module 1
How does the immune system work and what is the SARS CoV-2 virus?
Unit A:
The Immune System
Learn about the immune response to a pathogen
Unit B:
The SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Learn about the virus that causes COVID-19 disease
By the end of this module, you will be equipped to:
Describe the basic immune response to infection with a viral pathogen
Describe the primary transmission pathways for the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Identify non-pharmaceutical and pharmacological interventions for COVID-19
Describe key risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease
Develop clear, concise messages to communicate this information to the public, media, and others
Unit A: The Immune System
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The Immune System (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
How the Immune System Works (WHO Vaccine Safety Basics)
How the Body Reacts to Viruses (Harvard Medical School)
Unit B: The SARS-C0V-2 Virus
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Supplemental Videos
Supplemental Videos