Educating in Childhood

At Pfizer, we believe in educating young people to create a scientific spirit in them by making them aware of our work. That is why we have published a series of stories as an educational tool, written by some of Pfizer's employees.

In the latest published story, "Carmen and the red brick shed" we talk about imagination and innovation. How we can make our imagination fly, to the past, present, or future, and try to visualize the changes that innovations have introduced over the years or can lead to. How people's courage and determination can improve the lives of others. And how a small company, starting an adventure, can become a large company with international recognition. You can read the story from this link.

With "Through Martín's Microscopic World", we aim to educate children about the importance of bacteria in our lives and how to use antibiotics correctly when we have an infection caused by these microorganisms, through the adventures of two brothers, Martín and Óliver, and two very friendly bacteria, Captain Bacillus and Lieutenant Klebsi. You can access the story at this link.

In "Estrella's Decision", we explain that interest in science does not depend on gender. Childhood is a key stage in development as adults. Questions as innocent as "What do you want to be when you grow up?" can shape the aspirations of young children. Through Estrella's eyes, the protagonist of this story, we can see how children's minds have no limits and do not know barriers, and how, with the inspiring female role models found in the story, Estrella does not impose any barriers on her dreams. You can view the story from this link.

In another of these stories, we aim to help young children understand what rare diseases are: What is normal? What do we call rare? Can something different be unique or special? This is the question posed by "The Indigo Stork", a story about the value of difference and the importance of putting oneself in another's shoes. Through the story of Vehia and her sister Naila, who has a rare disease, we understand the importance of appreciating and caring for the "indigo storks" in each of us. You can access the story through this link.

Along the same lines, we want to show children how we ensure that the medicines in our home or hospital medicine cabinets can cure diseases or relieve the pain of our patients. In "Shaman's Magic Dream", the story's protagonist, the little wizard boy, and his grandfather, the Great Sorcerer, answer these questions through their story, a jungle adventure filled with fabulous plants, new friends, and time travel. You can access the story through this link.