Non-Communicable & Communicable
Can a non-communicable disease be transmitted from person to person?
No
Mason has a cold
Yes, you can catch a cold from another person. It is a communicable disease.
Will it help prevent the spread of disease if I cover my sneeze?
Yes, Breathing in contaminated air can make you sick
3 Infections caused by Fungi
Athletes foot, ring worm, jock itch, etc
What is the definition of antibody?
What is Specific cells produced by the immune system to destroy specific germs, viruses, or diseases.
Can a communicable disease be spread from person to person?
Yes
Gina has Asthma
No, Asthma is non-communicable
Keep your hands away from your _______________!
Face (mouth, nose, eyes)
3 Infections caused by Viruses
The flu, the common cold, Covid
What is a vaccine?
What is a dead or weakened pathogen introduced into your body.
The common cold, strep throat, and influenza are examples of which type of disease?
Communicable
Mary-Ann has skin cancer
No, this is a non-communicable disease
Prepare your ______________ safely
Food
3 infections caused by bacteria.
ecoli, pink-eye, strep throat
What is the definition of a tumor?
What is a mass of abnormal cells.
What 4 pathogens/germs cause communicable diseases?
Bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa
Ken has strep throat
Yes, this is a communicable disease. Streptococcal bacteria are highly contagious. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks
Control your contact with _________________ and animals
insects
3 infections caused by Protozoa
maleria, dysentary, giardia
The body's sensitivity to certain substances.
What is the definition of allergy?
Can I catch Asthma, Heart disease, High blood pressure or Cancer from another person?
No, they are Non-communicable diseases
Arthur has seasonal allergies and is sneezing
No, this is a non-communicable disease.
According to the CDC, what is the single best way to prevent the spread of infection?
Washing your hands!
A substance that targets and kills pathogenic or harmful bacteria?
What is an antibiotic?
The practice of covering your mouth or nose with a tissue or the crook of your elbow while sneezing or coughing.
What is repiratory ettiquette?