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Viruses: Are Viruses Germs?
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Germs make you sick. Find out what they are.
What we call “germs” are actually a group of different kinds of microscopic organisms. What are they and what steps should you take to protect yourself?
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Viruses: Are Viruses Germs?
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What we call “germs” are actually a group of different kinds of microscopic organisms. What are they and what steps should you take to protect yourself?
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Science Trek
Science Trek is a place where parents, kids, and educators can watch short, educational videos on a variety of science topics. Every Monday Science Trek releases a new video that introduces children to math, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) career potentials in a fun, informative way.Viruses: Herd Immunity, and I don’t mean cows
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What is herd immunity? (1m 5s)
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Major Funding by the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and the Idaho National Laboratory. Additional Funding by Sparklight, the Friends of Idaho Public Television and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.