Pandemic and Epidemic Review

What is an epidemic?

• A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific community or region, affecting a larger number of people than usual.

• A disease that is always present in a population but at a stable rate.

• A type of disease that only affects animals and not humans.

• A rare disease that occurs sporadically in a population.

Which is larger: an epidemic or a pandemic?

• An epidemic is larger than a pandemic.

• A pandemic is larger than an epidemic.

• They are the same size.

• It depends on the disease.

What factors contribute to the spread of a pandemic?

• Human behavior

• Global travel

• Population density

• Weather patterns

What is the significance of vaccination in controlling epidemics?

• Vaccination helps to build immunity in the population, reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

• Vaccination is primarily used to treat existing infections.

• Vaccination has no impact on the spread of diseases.

• Vaccination only protects the individual who receives it, not the community.

What is the primary method to prevent the spread of smallpox?

• Worldwide vaccination of smallpox.

• Quarantine of infected individuals.

• Use of antiviral medications.

• Public awareness campaigns.

What is the role of public health education in preventing epidemics?

• It promotes unhealthy behaviors and ignorance.

• It informs communities about disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors and awareness.

• It focuses solely on medical treatments for diseases.

• It has no significant impact on epidemic prevention.

What are common symptoms of influenza?

• Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

• Headache, rash, and joint pain.

• Sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.

Why is global cooperation important in managing pandemics?

• It allows countries to compete against each other for resources.

• It is essential for sharing information, resources, and strategies to effectively control and prevent the spread of diseases.

• It helps in isolating countries from one another during outbreaks.

• It reduces the need for local healthcare systems to respond to crises.

What is herd immunity?

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

• Herd immunity is achieved when everyone in a population is vaccinated against a disease.

• Herd immunity refers to the immunity developed by individuals after recovering from a disease.

• Herd immunity is when a small group of people becomes immune, protecting the larger population.

What is a pandemic?

• A local outbreak of a disease affecting a small community.

• An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale, affecting a large number of people across multiple countries or continents.

• A seasonal illness that affects a specific region.

• A rare disease that only affects a few individuals.