1.55. Preventing Infectious Diseases http://www.ck12.org
FIGURE 1.111
This picture shows the proper way to
wash your hands. Frequent hand washing
helps prevent the spread of pathogens.Many infectious diseases can be prevented with vaccinations. You will read more about vaccinations in another
lesson. Vaccinations can help prevent measles, mumps, chicken pox, and several other diseases.
If you do develop an infectious disease, try to avoid infecting others. Stay home from school until you are well.
Also, take steps to keep your germs to yourself. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze or cough,
and wash your hands often to avoid spreading pathogens to other people.
Vocabulary
- infectious disease: Disease that spreads from person to person.
Summary
- A healthy lifestyle and frequent hand washing can help reduce your risk of infectious diseases.
- To avoid infecting others when you are sick, stay home from school, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue
when you sneeze or cough, and wash your hands often.
Practice
Use the resources below to answer the questions that follow.
- Preventing the Spread of Diseaseat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIATPuz12nc (10:49)