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Which ancient civilization used Aloe vera over 6000 years ago?
The ancient Egyptians.
What can Aloe vera be used to soothe?
Sunburn and other skin conditions.
Aspirin is a medicine made from the bark of which tree?
The willow tree.
Name two things that Aspirin can help to reduce or relieve.
Fever and aches/pains.
True or False: Scientists have proven that Aloe vera works as a medicine.
False (Scientists cannot provide medical evidence it works).
Which medicine has been proven to work by scientists?
Aspirin.
What do you call a cream used to keep the skin hydrated?
A moisturiser.
Is a cream used on the "inside" or "outside" of your body?
The outside.
Give an example of a medicine used on the inside of your body.
Tablets, cough mixtures, or vaccines.
What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
To prevent us from becoming ill.
Name two diseases that vaccines can help prevent.
Measles and smallpox.
If you cannot catch a certain disease, you are ______ to it.
Immune.
Who are vaccines often given to?
Children and young babies.
Is a cough mixture a liquid or a solid?
A liquid.
Based on the photos, how is a vaccine usually given?
By an injection/needle.
What is one thing you "have learned" about types of medicine?
There are many different kinds of medicines.
