Public health games for kids

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There are really no major differences between the two versions soap and hand sanitiser. Even if it is supposed to be for children, I somehow doubt whether children would really find it easy to use.

Having said that, with the help of an adult they can get some basic information on when, why and how to wash their hands. Another recent discovery of mine albeit not a recent game came through this website where you can find a lot more games by the way but also a lot of broken links!

And what about older people? Today I have something different for you! Kids Food Critic Activity. MyPlate Grocery Store Bingo. Digital Nutrition Resources for Kids. Stronger with School Meals Educational Materials. Learn about food safety using this printable coloring activity sheet.

Body and Mind Activity Information Sheets. Dining Decisions App. Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials. Snack Shack Game. Test your knowledge about making healthy snack choices. Nutrition: From GirlsHealth. Eating in Space. Watch these videos to discover how astronauts eat in space. Exercising in Space. Choose the virus, choose the response, manage the budget, monitor infections and deaths…breathe!

I have to go back equipped with a fresh head and fresh coffee! My performance on this one has been really disappointing, but perhaps that has something to do with the fact that I skipped the training mode…. For the more old-fashioned amongst you, there are more board games out there, apart from the Last Straw!

Pandemic: This is a game where everyone has to work together to fight four disease outbreaks in the world. Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Japanese. Unless I missed something, this does not seem to have been developed by an educational institution, but seems to be of educational value according to at least one PH scientist who has tried it! And did you know that even a Medical Monopoly exists? Since , for that matter!

I am too, preplaxed, as this person by the fact that the winner is the one who fills the hospital with patients! This interactive game will introduce you to the world of public health as you help discover the source of the outbreak that has hit the small community of Watersedge and stop it before more residents get sick.

Access the Spanish version. This mobile app aids those deployed to emergency response events in maintaining their own physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. It provides checklists for before, during, and after deployment that help responders pack for deployment, take care of daily needs, maintain important relationships, reflect on experiences, and more.

Customizable reminders ensure that critical tasks are not forgotten and tips explain why certain aspects of self care are vital. A variety of responders will find this app useful to help manage their self care while working in demanding situations, when caring for oneself is essential in order to help and care for others.

Psychological First Aid Tutorial. Public Health Intervention Wheel. Use the Public Health Intervention Wheel Public health nurses and other public health professionals work collaboratively with communities to create environments that promote health and prevent disease and disability.

Disaster This tool includes detailed information on: Designing and conducting realistic disaster scenarios Recruiting and training workshop staff instructors, evaluators, facilitators and simulated victims Recruiting and training workshop participants Who should use this tool? Some potential users include: 1 Interprofessional education courses in university or college health science programs 2 State and local public health departments, particularly in under-resourced or rural areas 3 Corporations and small businesses 4 Professional or voluntary organizations for health science professionals e.

Medical Reserve Corps Download the Disaster tool. This online training module is eligible for 1 CPH recertification credit.