Human Health & Disease

1. In what ways do vaccines contribute to the prevention of diseases caused by pathogens?

Name two things you should do to avoid getting sick from germs on your hands.

1. How are parasites transmitted from one person to another?

What are the three different types of pathogens mentioned in today's lesson?

Why is it important to not touch your face too much?

• Because it can make your face dirty

• To prevent germs on your hands from entering your body through your eyes, nose, or mouth

• Because it uses up your energy

• To keep your hair in place

What is one thing you can do to keep from spreading germs when you have a cold?

Which type of pathogen is responsible for diseases like the common cold and influenza?

• • Viruses

• • Bacteria

• • Parasites

• • Fungi

If someone in your class has chickenpox, how might it spread to another person?

• By looking at the chickenpox rash

• By standing on the same grass

• By swimming in the same pool

• Through the air when the sick person coughs or sneezes