Communicable Diseases- Health

Which is an uncontrollable risk factor that puts individuals at more risk for contracting a disease?

age

How can individuals in communities prevent the global spread of hepatitis C?

by avoiding contact with the blood of others

How can communities aid in disease prevention?

by providing vaccination education

Alessandro is ill with a fever, a cough, and a runny nose. Which precaution should he take to help his family avoid getting sick?

cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing

Which activity is most likely to transmit disease?

eating improperly cooked food

Alice has felt ill for two weeks. She has had a runny nose every day and a fever of 100 degrees for two days. Her appetite has decreased slightly. She is tired and has not wanted to get out of bed. Which symptom does Alice have that indicates that she should seek medical care?

illness for two weeks

Which describes the correct order of events in the spread of disease?

pathogens → exposure → sickness

Which part of the immune system is a physical barrier?

skin

Which disease can be treated with an antibiotic?

strep throat

Why do schools strongly recommend vaccinations?

to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity