Disease Prevention Caused when germs invade the body

Disease Prevention

• Caused when germs invade the body • Germs • Viruses * • Bacteria * • Fungi • Protozoa Communicable Diseases

• • Influenza* Mononucleosis. Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B* Tuberculosis* • Pg. 204 Common Communicable Diseases

• Skin and mucous membranes—cover • Saliva, tears, and gastric juices—wash away • Immune system • Group of cells, tissues, and organs that fight germs • White blood cells (lymphocytes)– produce antibodies Defense Against Disease

• Can be spread from person to person by: • • Indirect contact (sneeze or cough) Direct contact (touch) Contact with animals (bite) Other contacts (contaminated drink or food) How it spreads?

• • Wash your hands Get plenty of exercise and rest Bathe or shower daily Eat a balanced diet Prepare and store food properly Don’t share eating/drinking utensils Avoid sexual contact Vaccines Communicable Disease Prevention

• What are they and how do they work? • Antibodies – produced from vaccine make you immune the next time you are exposed to the disease • List Vaccines

• Heart disease • Cancer • Asthma • Diabetes (Type 1 – insulin injections) Non-Communicable Diseases

• Not caused by germs • Can be developed • Lifestyle • Hazards around you Can it spread?