AIRBORNE DISEASE

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WHAT IS AN AIRBORNE DISEASE?

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are spread when those infected sneeze, cough, talk, or even exhale, releasing throat and nasal secretions into the air.

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diseases that you can catch merely by breathing

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Airborne Disease

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Appeared at the end of 2019 and soon caused a global pandemic.

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COVID 19

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Common Symptoms of Covid 19

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Shortness of breath, cough, fever, and fatigue

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It spreads easily and becomes contagious before
symptoms are even apparent.

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INLFUENZA

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Common symptoms of Influenza

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Fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches

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Majority of these cases are caused by a rhinovirus,
although many different viruses can cause colds.

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Common Cold

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Very contagious and can be spread before symptoms
appear; best known for the puffy cheeks and tender, swollen jaw that it causes.

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Mumps

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Common Symptoms of Mumps

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Fever, headaches, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite.

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Takes up to 21 days to develop after exposure and can be spread for one to two days before a rash appears; Caused by the varicella-zoster virus

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Chicken Pox

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Chicken Pox is caused by the?

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Vericella-zoster virus

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Highly contagious, as the virus that causes it can
remain active on surfaces or in the air for up to 2 hours, and it’s transmissible for up to 4 days before and 4 days after a rash appears.

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Measles

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Common symptoms of Measles

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high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes

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Bacterial infection but doesn’t spread easily, requiring long periods of close contact with an infected person.

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Tuberculosis

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causes the airways to swell and manifests as a relentless hacking cough.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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causes the airways to swell and manifests as a relentless hacking cough.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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Common symptoms of Whooping Cough

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Mild coughing, sneezing, runny
nose and low fever

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injures the respiratory system and can cause damage
to the nerves, kidneys, and heart.

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Diphtheria

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Common symptoms of Diphtheria

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Sore throat, swollen glands, difficulty breathing, fever and chills

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Have been crucial in reducing the infections and deaths caused by airborne diseases and are the best way to protect both yourself and others.

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Prevention of Airborne Diseases Vaccines

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Good hygiene is important to prevent the spread of all infectious diseases, including practices such as washing your hands often, sneezing and coughing into your mouth or a tissue, and staying home when you’re sick.

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Hygiene

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key to prevent the spread of airborne diseases

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Ventilation

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People should wear masks or face coverings in public
places where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain

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Masks

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Speak with your doctor as soon as you begin
experiencing systems of an airborne disease to begin
treatment.

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Treatment for Airborne Diseases

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Your doctor may recommend that you manage your
symptoms with over-the-counter medications.

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Symptoms Management

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Stay home from work or school and get a lot of sleep.

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Rest

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Antiviral medications may be prescribed in some
cases, such as to shorten the severity and duration of a flu infection.

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Prescription Medications

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What to do to prevent spreading an airborne disease at home?

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Avoid close contact
Stay at home
Wear face mask
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
Wash your hands

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Vaccines for airborne Diseases (airborne diseases that have vaccine)

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Chickenpox
Diphtheria
Influenza
Measles
Mumps: MMR Vaccine
Tb
Whooping cough