Pandemic and Epidemic Review

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What is a pandemic?

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A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.

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What is an epidemic?

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An epidemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs in a specific community or region and affects a larger number of people than usual.

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Is cancer considered a pandemic?

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No, because it is not contagious.

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What is the primary way to prevent the flu from becoming a pandemic?

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Getting a vaccination.

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How do you distinguish a pandemic from an epidemic?

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The geographical area affected.

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What causes an epidemic to become a pandemic?

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Transportation, as it allows the disease to spread to new areas.

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What is the role of vaccinations in controlling pandemics?

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Vaccinations help to build immunity in the population, reducing the spread of contagious diseases.

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Can a disease be both an epidemic and a pandemic?

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Yes, a disease can start as an epidemic in a localized area and then spread globally, becoming a pandemic.

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What is herd immunity?

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Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population becomes immune to a disease, making its spread unlikely.

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What are common symptoms of the flu?

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Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.