Infectious Disease
An infectious disease can spread from person to ___________.
person
What type of insects can carry germs and pass them to humans through bites?
Mosquitoes
Why is it important to stay home when you are sick?
To stop germs from spreading or getting others sick.
Which infectious disease causes you to lose taste and smell?
COVID-19 (corona virus)
When we say infectious diseases can be airborne, what does this mean?
Germs can spread through the air
What 2 things can you use to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing?
Tissue and elbow
Which infectious disease gives you a red itchy rash all over your body?
Chicken Pox
Germs can survive on contaminated ____________
surfaces
What type of medical treatment can help protect you from certain infectious diseases?
Vaccinations
What causes infectious diseases?
germs, bacteria, virus or parasites
Germs can be found in two things we consume, what are they?
Food and Water
What two things can we do to kill 99.9% of germs?
Washing your hands & Cleaning regularly
Name six infectious diseases.
Flu, Cold, Chicken Pox, COVID-19, Pink Eye, Measles, Dengue
Germs spread by touching a sick person or when they touch you. What is this called?
Direct Contact
Name the diet that gives us a strong immune system to fight off infectious diseases.
Balanced Diet