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Exhibitions - Living with Viruses

Living with Viruses Exhibition

The 'Living with Viruses' exhibition explores the delicate balance of the relationship between viruses, humans and other species that share a common environment. It looks at significant issues related to the causes and control of the worldwide spread of viral infections. This is an exhibition that stimulates the interest of both young and old on the topic of viruses with references made to familiar viral infections that have been a problem in the world today. Throughout the exhibition, selected viral diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Influenza, SARS, Hand-Foot and Mouth disease, Dengue, Smallpox, Hepatitis, Avian Flu and Polio are featured to illustrate larger issues of viral infection, treatment and prevention.

Smallpox

Learn more about Edward Jenner's discovery that contributed to the worldwide vaccination of smallpox.

Polio

In the 1950s, Polio became a problem that affected many children worldwide. Find out more about this disease and the success of vaccination in controlling the spread of this disease.

Dengue

Find out how the Dengue virus is detected and what can be done to prevent the spread of the virus.

Hand-Foot and Mouth Disease

The easiest way to spread viruses is through contact. See how the virus causing HFMD can be easily spread in an environment shared by children.

Hepatitis

Learn more about the difference between Hepatitis A, B and C and how you can avoid getting the virus.

HIV

More than 40 million people around the world are infected with the AIDS virus. Find out more about the HIV virus and what it does to the human body.

SARS

The SARS epidemic shocked Singapore in the year 2003. See the effects of this worldwide viral transmission and find out how the virus was put under control.

Influenza

Learn more about the various strains of the Influenza virus that has plagued mankind over the years.

Avian Flu

How did Avian Flu become a problem in our world today? Find out how the virus can spread from birds to humans and what should be done to prevent this.

Admission to the exhibition is free
(Entrance fee to Science Centre is applicable)