preventing the spread Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

how would u prevent cholera?

A

sterilising water

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2
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describe the process of sterilising water:

A
  • chemicals or UV light kill the bacteria causing cholera
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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

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4
Q

define immunity:

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when you have protection from a disease

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5
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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

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