Diseases

Which strategies have the potential to prevent the spread of disease?

• The development of new vaccines

• The monitoring of Internet searches or social media for symptoms

• Earlier intervention

• All of the above are correct

Using IV drugs, using improper body piercing methods, avoiding travel vaccinations are likely to carry risk of serious infection.

• True

• False

Which action can best limit the transmission of pathogens by direct contact?

• Washing hands

• Washing vegetables

• Drinking only clean water

• Using mosquito netting

Which action can best limit the transmission of pathogens by indirect contact?

• Washing hands

• Washing vegetables

• Practicing abstinence

• Not sharing utensils

Which action can limit the transmission of pathogens by animal vector?

• Washing hands

• Washing vegetables

• Using insecticides

• Not sharing utensils

A strategy for avoiding the common cold is

• Avoid having sex

• Washing your hands

• Get a vaccination

• Wash your food

Abstaining from sex helps avoid which controllable disease?

• Chicken pox

• 
  COVID-19

• Gonorrhea

• Influenza

Vaccinations help control diseases like chicken pox and measles.

• True

• False

AIDS and Hepatitis can be controlled by

• Vaccinations

• Washing food

• Washing your hands

• Avoiding IV drugs

In what way can family most influence the development of chronic disease?

• Heredity

• Secondhand smoke exposure

• Family meals

• All of the above are correct