With a website, videos, books, comic books, booklets and other formats, the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) provides a series of products and initiatives on mosquitoes Aedes aegypti, transmitter of dengue, Zika and chikungunya.
Produced by experts and professionals with extensive experience on the subject, the materials provide reliable information for different audiences and segments, from children to adults, from health professionals to managers.
Most products are available to access and download for free online. Books can be purchased in digital or paper format.
Check out the available materials below and share reliable information.
Didactic infographic presents information about the mosquito Aedes aegypti and brings the proposal to interrupt the mosquito's life cycle to reduce the transmission of arboviruses, such as dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. See here.
The project website '10 minutes against Aedes' presents the proposal prepared by experts from the IOC to contain mosquito reproduction, with weekly 10-minute inspections of homes. Poster and folder with guidance on how to identify and eliminate vector breeding sites are available for download.
The comic book 'The defenders of the Laranjeiras building in: what mosquito is that' tells the story of a trio of children who come together to eliminate outbreaks of Aedes in their building. The comic presents scientific concepts with an adventure plot aimed at children and young people. Prepared by researchers from IOC and the College of Application of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (CAp-UFRGS), the comic is available for free download.
Three children are the main characters of the booklet 'The adventures of the little musketeers against dengue, Zika and chikungunya', which features scientific explanations aimed at children and games, such as the seven errors game and word searches. Available for free download, the publication was developed by the Vector Mosquito Sentinel Operational Center of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Nosmove/Fiocruz).
Two installments of the collection 'ComScience at school' present suggestions for fun activities about Aedes and dengue that can be developed by teachers in the classroom. 'Fascicle 4: Dengue I - Playing to discover new things' is suitable for primary education. 'Fascicle 5: Dengue II - The path of the dengue virus' is suggested for the third and fourth cycles of elementary school, in addition to high school.
In a simple and objective way, the video 'Aedes in 2 minutes' presents the mosquito that represents an immense challenge to public health. With images of the insect and animations, the video produced by IOC addresses the origins and characteristics of the vector, as well as measures to control its reproduction.
In online video classes, researchers from IOC They talk about the history and biology of Aedes, the mosquito's behavior and ways to combat it, in addition to covering topics such as myths and truths and the difference between mosquitoes. With infographics and animations, the project 'Aedes aegypti: introduction to the scientific aspects of the vector' is aimed at teachers, students, communication professionals and others interested in the topic.
Powered by IOC and by the State Health Department of Rio de Janeiro (SES-RJ), the arbovirus panel of the state facilitates the visualization of data on diseases transmitted by Aedes in the 92 municipalities of Rio de Janeiro. In addition to numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, indicators, graphs and maps are presented, which help to detect trends and identify priority areas for surveillance and vector control actions.
O book 'Aedes from A to Z' addresses the main historical and social aspects that make this vector one of the most difficult to control. Written by professionals IOC and the René Rachou Institute (Fiocruz-Minas), the publication presents an overview of the vector, with accessible language, clarifying doubts and stimulating reflection. The book can be purchased through Editora Fiocruz or the Scielo Books platform in physical or digital formats.
Winner of the Abeu Prize and nominated for the Jabuti Prize in 2016, the book 'Dengue: theories and practices' systematizes the knowledge dispersed in the literature and outlines a historical overview of dengue, addressing scientific, clinical, social and communicational aspects. In 458 pages, the work features contributions from 36 authors. The book is available for purchase, in physical or digital format, on the Editora F websiteiocruz or on the Scielo Books platform.
The film 'The macro and micro world of the Aedes aegypti mosquito' brings together real and virtual images that describe the vector's life cycle. The video received recognition at international festivals in Cuba, Spain, Greece and the Czech Republic. The 10-minute film can be watched in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
The documentary 'Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – A threat in the tropics' addresses two disease-transmitting species, revealing their different characteristics. Prevention measures are described in the video produced by IOC, which won awards in Cuba, Argentina, Chile and Spain. Lasting 20 minutes, the production is available online in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
The film 'Getting to know Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit arboviruses' introduces the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus e Aedes polynesiensis, transmitters of arboviruses around the world. Lasting 40 minutes, the documentary features scientific information acquired through bibliographical research and collaboration with experts. The video has versions in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
With a wealth of detail, the documentary displays high-quality images from the egg to the adult stage of the mosquito.
The species' reproduction, feeding and dispersion habits, which help to understand its presence in urban environments, are addressed based on scientific knowledge.
With a website, videos, books, comic books, booklets and other formats, the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) provides a series of products and initiatives on mosquitoes Aedes aegypti, transmitter of dengue, Zika and chikungunya.
Produced by experts and professionals with extensive experience on the subject, the materials provide reliable information for different audiences and segments, from children to adults, from health professionals to managers.
Most products are available to access and download for free online. Books can be purchased in digital or paper format.
Check out the available materials below and share reliable information.
Didactic infographic presents information about the mosquito Aedes aegypti and brings the proposal to interrupt the mosquito's life cycle to reduce the transmission of arboviruses, such as dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. See here.
The project website '10 minutes against Aedes' presents the proposal prepared by experts from the IOC to contain mosquito reproduction, with weekly 10-minute inspections of homes. Poster and folder with guidance on how to identify and eliminate vector breeding sites are available for download.
The comic book 'The defenders of the Laranjeiras building in: what mosquito is that' tells the story of a trio of children who come together to eliminate outbreaks of Aedes in their building. The comic presents scientific concepts with an adventure plot aimed at children and young people. Prepared by researchers from IOC and the College of Application of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (CAp-UFRGS), the comic is available for free download.
Three children are the main characters of the booklet 'The adventures of the little musketeers against dengue, Zika and chikungunya', which features scientific explanations aimed at children and games, such as the seven errors game and word searches. Available for free download, the publication was developed by the Vector Mosquito Sentinel Operational Center of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Nosmove/Fiocruz).
Two installments of the collection 'ComScience at school' present suggestions for fun activities about Aedes and dengue that can be developed by teachers in the classroom. 'Fascicle 4: Dengue I - Playing to discover new things' is suitable for primary education. 'Fascicle 5: Dengue II - The path of the dengue virus' is suggested for the third and fourth cycles of elementary school, in addition to high school.
In a simple and objective way, the video 'Aedes in 2 minutes' presents the mosquito that represents an immense challenge to public health. With images of the insect and animations, the video produced by IOC addresses the origins and characteristics of the vector, as well as measures to control its reproduction.
In online video classes, researchers from IOC They talk about the history and biology of Aedes, the mosquito's behavior and ways to combat it, in addition to covering topics such as myths and truths and the difference between mosquitoes. With infographics and animations, the project 'Aedes aegypti: introduction to the scientific aspects of the vector' is aimed at teachers, students, communication professionals and others interested in the topic.
Powered by IOC and by the State Health Department of Rio de Janeiro (SES-RJ), the arbovirus panel of the state facilitates the visualization of data on diseases transmitted by Aedes in the 92 municipalities of Rio de Janeiro. In addition to numbers of cases, hospitalizations and deaths, indicators, graphs and maps are presented, which help to detect trends and identify priority areas for surveillance and vector control actions.
O book 'Aedes from A to Z' addresses the main historical and social aspects that make this vector one of the most difficult to control. Written by professionals IOC and the René Rachou Institute (Fiocruz-Minas), the publication presents an overview of the vector, with accessible language, clarifying doubts and stimulating reflection. The book can be purchased through Editora Fiocruz or the Scielo Books platform in physical or digital formats.
Winner of the Abeu Prize and nominated for the Jabuti Prize in 2016, the book 'Dengue: theories and practices' systematizes the knowledge dispersed in the literature and outlines a historical overview of dengue, addressing scientific, clinical, social and communicational aspects. In 458 pages, the work features contributions from 36 authors. The book is available for purchase, in physical or digital format, on the Editora F websiteiocruz or on the Scielo Books platform.
The film 'The macro and micro world of the Aedes aegypti mosquito' brings together real and virtual images that describe the vector's life cycle. The video received recognition at international festivals in Cuba, Spain, Greece and the Czech Republic. The 10-minute film can be watched in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
The documentary 'Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – A threat in the tropics' addresses two disease-transmitting species, revealing their different characteristics. Prevention measures are described in the video produced by IOC, which won awards in Cuba, Argentina, Chile and Spain. Lasting 20 minutes, the production is available online in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
The film 'Getting to know Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit arboviruses' introduces the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus e Aedes polynesiensis, transmitters of arboviruses around the world. Lasting 40 minutes, the documentary features scientific information acquired through bibliographical research and collaboration with experts. The video has versions in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
With a wealth of detail, the documentary displays high-quality images from the egg to the adult stage of the mosquito.
The species' reproduction, feeding and dispersion habits, which help to understand its presence in urban environments, are addressed based on scientific knowledge.
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