preventing the spread Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
how would u prevent cholera?
A
sterilising water
2
Q
describe the process of sterilising water:
A
- chemicals or UV light kill the bacteria causing cholera
3
Q
name 4 ways to prevent spread of diseases provide examples for each:
A
1- sterilising water- cholera
2- hygiene food- salmonella
3-hygiene personal- athletes foot
4-vaccination- measles
4
Q
define immunity:
A
when you have protection from a disease
5
Q
how do vaccines work?
A
vaccination introduce a weakened version of the pathogen in ur body.
the body immune system will respond to the weakened pathogen and develop immunity over it