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Disease Control Strategies

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What is the purpose of a vaccine in preventing disease?

To wear protective armor against disease
To strengthen the pathogen
To improve the immune system's fight against disease (correct)
To provide a health potion to boost health levels

What is the main similarity between a vaccine and armor in a video game?

Both provide temporary protection
Both are necessary for winning the game
Both shield against external harm (correct)
Both offer absolute protection against disease

What is the result of not being vaccinated against a particular pathogen?

Your health would suffer nearly as badly as if you were hit by a bullet (correct)
You become immune to all diseases
Your immune system becomes stronger
You would not be able to play video games anymore

What is a pathogen?

Something that may cause disease and harm health (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a health potion in a video game?

To restore health levels to 100% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a vaccine and a health potion?

A vaccine is used to prevent disease, while a health potion is used to restore health (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of getting vaccinated?

To get shielded against a particular pathogen (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an antiseptic on a wound?

To kill most of the microbes on living tissue (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a disinfectant and a sterilant?

A disinfectant kills most microbes, while a sterilant kills all (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a vector in the transmission of disease?

To harbor and transmit a pathogen to another living being (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of vector control?

To eliminate the transmission of disease by vectors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a vector control method?

Getting rid of stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is sanitation important in preventing the spread of disease?

It helps to clean up public messes and prevent the spread of disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bazooka in the context of fighting disease?

To kill all types of pathogens and vectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a vector of disease transmission aside from a mosquito?

Any arthropod, mammal, or bird (A) Signup and view all the answers