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contagious

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Capable of being transmitted by direct or indirect contact, as an infectious disease

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disease

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a condition of the living animal or plant body or of one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms

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epidemic

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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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immunize

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to make immune, or protected from a disease or the like

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public health

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the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

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immune system

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A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases

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infect

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to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant

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protect

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to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

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symptom

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a sign or indication of something

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vaccine

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AI Overview
A vaccine is a preparation that stimulates your body’s immune system to recognize and fight a specific disease, typically by using weakened or inactive forms of germs or their products, without causing the disease itself.

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virus

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A virus is a tiny infectious agent, much smaller than bacteria, that needs a living cell a host to replicate and can cause diseases.

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spread

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to extend or distribute over a region, place, period of time, among a group, etc. to send out, scatter, or shed in various directions, as sound, light, etc

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avoid

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to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening, or not allow yourself to do something

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crisis

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a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

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fatal

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something that has caused or is capable of causing death

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overwhelm

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to be too much to deal with

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mystery

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something not understood or beyond understanding

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invaders

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someone who enters by force in order to conquer

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contain

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to have something inside or include something as a part

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expose

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make something visible by uncovering it.

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assign

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to give to someone a job or responsibility, or to decide on a person for a particular job or responsibility

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rare

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not common or frequent; very unusual

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confirm

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to prove to be true or valid; corroborate; verify

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determine

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to find out or come to a decision about by investigation, reasoning, or calculation.

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prevention
the action of stopping something from happening or arising.
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antibodies
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
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bacteria
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease
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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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microbes
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
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treat
behave toward or deal with in a certain way.
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refuse
indicate or show that one is not willing to do something
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cover
put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.
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examine
inspect someone or something in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
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investigate
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obvious
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent
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produce
make or manufacture from components or raw materials.
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encourage
give support, confidence, or hope to someone
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approved
officially agreed or accepted as satisfactory.
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abet
encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.
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accord
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition)
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advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
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agile
able to move quickly and easily.
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allot
give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
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amiss
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
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analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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pang
a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion.
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antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior
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apprehend
arrest (someone) for a crime
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ardent
enthusiastic or passionate.
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atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
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articulate
the ability to speak clearly and express oneself effectively in words
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
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assimilate
to become part of a larger group or society, or to make something become part of a larger whole
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attribute
regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
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audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
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augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
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authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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avail
to be of use or advantage
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avid
describes someone or something characterized by strong enthusiasm, eagerness, or keen desire, often to the point of greed
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awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.
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balmy
(of the weather) pleasantly warm.
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banter
good-natured and usually witty and animated joking.
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barter
the direct exchange of goods or services between two or more parties without the use of money.
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benighn
gentle and kindly
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cite
to acknowledge and give credit to the source of information, an idea, or a quote you've used in your work
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cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
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caption
a descriptive or explanatory text, usually one or two sentences, that accompanies a visual element like a photograph, illustration, or graphic
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clad
to cover, dress, or be dressed, or to be coated with a layer of another material
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clarify
make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible
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convey
transport or carry to a place
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crucial
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
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crusade
a series of religious wars fought by Western European Christians, primarily from the 11th to the 13th centuries
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decree
is a formal, authoritative order or decision, often with the force of law. It can be issued by a head of state, judge, or other relevant authority
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deplore
feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
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deface
spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
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defect
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
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desist
cease; abstain.
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deploy
move (troops or equipment) into position for military action
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deter
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
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dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
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dire
of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
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discern
perceive or recognize (something).
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disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
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dispatch
to send something or someone away, often with speed or for a specific purpose
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dub
to nickname
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durbale
significant
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elite
a select group of people who are considered the best or most privileged within a particular society or group
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embark
to go or put on board a ship or airplane
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era
a distinct period of time, often characterized by a significant event, change, or feature
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evolve
to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state
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exotic
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
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fend
to protect oneself or repel something, often used with "off
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ferret
a domesticated polecat kept as a pet or used, especially in Europe, for catching rabbits. It is typically albino or brown
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flair
a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something
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forfeit
lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing.
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foster
encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).
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glut
an excessively abundant supply of something
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hover
to stay in place in the air, usually by moving wings quickly

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