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What does "communicable disease" mean?
A disease you can catch from someone else.
A disease only animals get.
A disease you can't catch.
A disease that doesn't make you sick.
Which pathogen causes influenza (the flu)?
Virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Protozoa
How does influenza spread?
Through sunlight
By being too cold
By eating too much sugar
Through coughing and sneezing
Which of these is a symptom of influenza?
Broken bone
An itchy rash
Hair loss
Fever
What is another name for impetigo?
flu
School sores
measles
chickenpox
How does chickenpox spread?
Food poisoning
Sleeping
You're born with it
Touching blisters or coughing/sneezing
Which disease is more dangerous to get as an adult?
Chickenpox
Impetigo
Cold
Influenza
Which of these is caused by bacteria?
Impetigo
Chickenpox
Measles
Influenza
What can help stop the spread of communicable diseases?
All of the above
Washing hands
Staying home if sick
Covering coughs
Which of these diseases DOES NOT have a vaccine?
Chickenpox
Covid-19
Impetigo
Influenza
TRUE OR FALSE: You should take antibiotics for Influenza (the flu).
FALSE - it is caused by a virus, so antibiotics will not help.
A patient has: Fever, cough, body aches, headaches. Which disease do you think it is?
Impetigo
None of the above
Chickenpox
Influenza
A patient has: red, itchy spots. Blisters that turn into scabs, fever, and is feeling tired. What are they sick with?
Chickenpox
A cold
Influenza
Impetigo
A patient has: red sores on the skin, yellow crusts on the nose and mouth, itchy skin. What disease do you think it is?
Impetigo
Chickenpox
A cold
Influenza
Which of these is NOT a treatment for Influenza?
Staying home
Rest
Drinking Fluid
Antibiotic tablets
TRUE OR FALSE: Chickenpox is most common in children.
TRUE - it can be a lot more serious for adults.
