1.10 How Do We Deal With Disease? Flashcards
1
Q
What long term effects could a disease like measles have on you?
A
Damage such as deafness and death
2
Q
Name a disadvantage of having s vaccine
A
They can cause side effects which may be mild or serious
3
Q
Name an advantage of having a vaccine
A
You are protected for a long time against a disease which could save your life. It protects society from possibly life threatening diseases
4
Q
What can overuse of bacteria lead to?
A
Development of new strains of bacteria
5
Q
Why is it necessary to develop new medicines?
A
Some pathogens are resistant to drugs and new pathogens arise by mutation
6
Q
Why should people in a population be vaccinated?
A
To protect society from very serious diseases
