Diseases and Vaccines

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Vaccines protect the population as a whole.

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Fact: Vaccines not only protect individuals but also contribute to herd immunity, reducing the spread of diseases.

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A required vaccine for schools is the MMR vaccine. One of the diseases it protects from is __________.

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Measles: The MMR vaccine protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

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Malaria tends to only affect people in particular areas it would be considered ___________.

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Endemic: A disease is endemic when it is consistently present in a specific geographic area.

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A rapidly spreading outbreak of disease affecting many large populations is called __________.

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Epidemic: An epidemic occurs when a disease spreads rapidly to a large number of people in a short period.

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What disease was the first vaccination for?

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Smallpox: The first successful vaccination was developed by Edward Jenner for smallpox.

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What is herd immunity?

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

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Define pandemic.

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Pandemic: A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale, affecting a large number of people.

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What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

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Epidemic: Localized outbreak; Pandemic: Widespread, global outbreak.

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What is the role of vaccines in public health?

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Vaccines help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, protect vulnerable populations, and reduce healthcare costs.

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What is an example of a vaccine-preventable disease?

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Examples include Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, and Influenza.