Wellbeing A-Z -Viral infection

The video discusses the differences between bacterial and viral infections, highlighting how modern medicine uses antibiotics to combat bacteria, while viruses pose more complex challenges. It explains how viruses hide in human cells, making them difficult for the immune system to detect. Vaccinations help by giving the immune system a preview of the virus, but some viruses, like the common cold, mutate too quickly for vaccines to be effective. The video also emphasizes preventive measures like coughing into elbows and regular hand washing to slow virus spread.

What are the main differences between bacterial and viral infections?

How do vaccinations help the immune system recognize viruses?

What challenges do scientists face in creating vaccines for rapidly mutating viruses?

Why is it difficult for the immune system to recognize viruses that hide inside human cells?

What are some methods to prevent the spread of viruses like influenza?