5 tips for discussing Ebola with children

When talking to children about this disease:

1. Stick to the facts
2. Reassure them they are safe
3. Explain to them the difference between where you live and Africa
4. Reinforce the need to look after their health including the importance of hand hygiene
5. Take the opportunity to teach them some facts on geography, biology, and science

More in the following link

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/10/07/5-tips-for-talking-to-your-kids-about-ebola/

Ebola outbreak status

Ebola infections are currently predominantly in Africa. The link below illustrates this.


http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/distribution-map.html