covid topics and scientific approach

5. Remember!
• Reducing the risk is different
than 100% preventing the
spread of COVID-19
• Focus on health practices to
reduce the risk of getting
COVID-19
• Plan work strategies together
to lower the risk

9. September 16 - October 15, 2021
October 16 - November 4, 2021
November 5 until November 30, 2021

15. Covid-19 Vaccines and its Effectivity Rate

17. ALL VACCINES WERE THOROUGHLY TESTED
AND STUDIED TO MEET SAFETY AND
EFFECTIVENESS REQUIREMENTS
IT IS TOO SOON TO KNOW IF
THE VACCINE IS SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE

19. NATURAL IMMUNITY MAY NOT PROTECT YOU
AGAINST GETTING THE VIRUS AGAIN AND
VACCINES APPEAR TO PROTECT PEOPLE
LONGER
IF I HAD COVID, I DON’T
NEED THE VACCINE

21. VACCINATED PEOPLE CAN STILL CARRY AND
SPREAD THE VIRUS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVEN’T
OR CAN’T GET VACCINATED YET
I DON’T NEED TO WEAR A
MASK AFTER GETTING THE
VACCINE

23. DRINKING ALCOHOL DOES NOT PROTECT YOU
FROM THE CORONAVIRUS. IN FACT, EXCESSIVE
DRINKING CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
HEALTH PROBLEMS
CONSUMING ALCOHOL CAN
PROTECT YOU AGAINST
COVID-19

25. According to the Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma,
and Immunology (PSAAI), those who have a history of
allergic reactions that are not related to vaccines or
injectable medications can get the Covid-19 vaccines.
PEOPLE WITH A HISTORY OF
ALLERGY SHOULD NOT GET
THE VACCINE

27. Why do we need to be vaccinated?
• All types of COVID-19 Vaccines can
reduce the severity of the disease
• Shorten the duration of hospital stay
• Reduce the risk of death
• The sooner we can receive the
vaccine, the better immunity we can
build to prevent the spread of the
virus and to achieve
HERD IMMUNITY.

29. Strategies to Reduce the Risk of
COVID-19
• Stay home when ill
• Personal Hygiene (Frequent hand
washing, coughing into a sleeve,
etc.
• Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
• Physical distancing and masking

30. What is the difference between
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING?
BY DEFINITION
CLEAN: To Physically remove dirt, debris and sticky film by
washing, wiping and rinsing.
DISINFECT: To kill nearly all the germs on a hard, non-porous
surface

32. WHAT PRODUCTS SHOULD I USE FOR
SANITIZING AND DISINFECTING?
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
registered antimicrobial products.
• Check the product label of the product.
• Visit the website of FDA at
www.fda.gov.ph to check if the product
was registered and assessed as safe to
use.

34. Source:
https://www.fda.gov.ph/cosmeti
c-labelling-requirements-for-
rubbing-alcohol-and-sanitizers/

35. THE LABEL IS THE LAW!
Always follow the instructions on the label
for sanitizing and disinfecting.
• Do you need to mix the product with
water?
• How long must the product be on the
surface? (dwell time)
• Is it okay to use the product on food
surfaces?
• Do you need to rinse the product off?
• CAUTION
• WARNING
• DANGER

36. Cleaning Products You Should Never, Ever
Mix
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a32773/cleaning-products-
never-mix/

37. HOW TO CHOOSE A
DISINFECTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS?
When choosing a disinfectant for our homes, there are
certain things to consider. It includes the effectiveness
and safety of the disinfectant, the time it takes to kill
viruses and bacteria, and ease of use.

38. HOW TO CHOOSE A
DISINFECTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS?
Ethyl alcohol and Isopropyl alcohol are the two most
common compounds. Alcohol-based disinfectants are
effective at killing many kinds of viruses and bacteria, but
the product has to have at least a 70% concentration to be
effective.
ALCOHOL IS EFFECTIVE BUT
EVAPORATES QUICKLY

39. EXAMPLE OF ALCOHOL PRODUCTS

40. HOW TO CHOOSE A
DISINFECTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS?
The active ingredient in bleach, sodium hypochlorite, is quick-
acting and very powerful, but it will cause discoloration in some
surfaces and soft materials like fabrics. This type of solution is
best used for floors, walls, sinks, certain utensils, stoves,
countertops, and some toys as well.
BLEACH IS CHEAP AND POWERFUL
BUT MIGHT CAUSE DISCOLORATION

41. EXAMPLE OF PRODUCTS WITH BLEACH AS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT

42. HOW TO CHOOSE A
DISINFECTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS?
Quats or Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are widely used
as surface disinfectants and can be found in many household
cleaners, including disinfectant wipes and sprays. This kind of
disinfectant is non-toxic, but can still irritate the eyes and skin,
so gloves are always a must.
QUATS ARE LESS CORROSIVE AND
NON-TOXIC

43. EXAMPLE OF PRODUCTS WITH QUATS AS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT

44. HOW TO CHOOSE A
DISINFECTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS?
Hydrogen peroxide is safe to use alone, but it shouldn't be
mixed with other household cleaning agents, like vinegar or
bleach. They can be used to disinfect the same are, given that
they were given enough time to dry between uses. They
should also not be combined in the same container.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IS EFFECTIVE BUT
DO NOT MIX IT WITH OTHER CHEMICALS

45. EXAMPLE OF PRODUCTS WITH HYDROGEN
PEROXIDE AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT

46. HOW TO CHOOSE A
DISINFECTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS?
CONSIDER THE REQUIRED CONTACT
TIME OF THE PRODUCT (DWELL TIME)
EASY TO USE DISINFECTANTS WILL
PROVIDE GREAT CONVENIENCE

47. MALABON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WINS SANITATION
POTENTIAL ASTHMAGEN ACTIVE
INGREDIENTS
Sodium hypochlorite
(bleach)
• Mixed daily
• Protection is rarely
worn
• Harmful fumes,
especially full
strength
Quaternary Ammonium
Compounds or “Quats”
• Same respiratory risks as
bleach
• Potential reproductive
toxicity
• Becoming more common
as a “bleach-free” product

48. TOP 10 DISINFECTANTS
FOR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
FEATURES
PRICE
TYPE
Source: Mybest HouseholdGoods.ph/14895/Top 10 Best
Disinfectants for Household Items in the Philippines 2021
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
IDEAL SURFACES
CONTACT TIME

49. TOP 10 LYSOL
FEATURE: A Powerful
Disinfectant Even When Diluted
Type Concentrate
Active Ingredient Quats
Ideal Surfaces Hard Surfaces
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 330 pesos

50. TOP 9
MR.
MUSCLE
FEATURE: Locally-Made and
Professional-Grade Disinfectant
Spray
Type Spray
Active Ingredient Quats
Ideal Surfaces All Surface
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 280 pesos

51. TOP 8 BENCH
FEATURE: Alcohol That
Disinfects the Air and Surfaces
Type Spray
Active Ingredient Ethyl Alcohol
Ideal Surfaces All Surfaces including Fabrics
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 225 pesos

52. TOP 7 GREEN
CROSS
FEATURE: The Alcohol Brand We
All Grew Up Using
Type Solution
Active Ingredient Isopropyl Alcohol
Ideal Surfaces Hard Surfaces, Skin
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 155 pesos

53. TOP 6 LYSOL
SIMPLY
FEATURE: Spray and Wipe your
Items Clean with This Spray
Type Spray
Active Ingredient L-Lactic Acid
Ideal Surfaces Hard Surfaces
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 399 pesos

54. TOP 5
CIF Power and
Shine Antibacterial
Wipes
FEATURE: Clean and Disinfect
with One Swipe
Type Wipes
Active Ingredient Hydrogen peroxide
Ideal Surfaces Hard Surfaces
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 194 pesos

55. TOP 4 Simple
Green
FEATURE: Powerful and Quick-
Acting Disinfectant Spray
Type Spray
Active Ingredient Quats
Ideal Surfaces Hard Surfaces
Contact Time 2 Minutes
Price: 374.75
pesos

56. TOP 3 ZONROX
FEATURE: The Bleach We All
Know and Trust
Type Solution
Active Ingredient Bleach
Ideal Surfaces Hard Non-Porous Surfaces
Contact Time 10 Minutes
Price: 50 pesos

57. TOP 2 LYSOL
FEATURE: Disinfect, Sanitize,
and Deodorize with One
Product
Type Spray
Active Ingredient Quats
Ideal Surfaces All Surface Types
Contact Time 3 Minutes
Price: 395 pesos

58. TOP 1 CLOROX
FEATURE: Convenient Wipes
Great for Disinfecting Most
Surfaces
Type Wipes
Active Ingredient Quats
Ideal Surfaces Hard Surfaces
Contact Time 4 Minutes
Price: 309.75
pesos

59. TAKE
AWAY:
Prevention is better than
cure.
DISINFECTION is a GOOD PRACTICE
that we must keep on doing it even
after the pandemic.
In the middle of difficulty, lies
opportunity- Albert Einstein

60. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING
ROGELIO G. ANICETE JR.