1.10 How do we deal with disease? Flashcards
1
Q
What needs to happen to most people in a population and why?
A
They need to be vaccinated to protect society from serious diseases
2
Q
What can measles lead to?
A
Long term damage to the body like deafness and death
3
Q
What can some vaccines cause?
A
Side effects
4
Q
What is a disadvantage of vaccination?
A
It may cause side effects in some people
5
Q
What is an advantage of vaccination?
A
Protects the individual and society from serious diseases which may cause death
6
Q
Why has the treatment of disease changed?
A
Because our understanding of antibiotics and immunity has increased
7
Q
What can overuse of antibiotics lead to?
A
Development of new strains of bacteria
8
Q
What do doctors not prescribe antibiotics for?
A
Minor infections like sore throats
