Illnesses

Question 1

What is Bilharzia?

Answer 1

A disease caused by parasitic worms that live in infected rivers and dams

Question 2

How can you treat Bilharzia?

Answer 2

Pills and medication

Question 3

What are some symptoms of Bilharzia?

Answer 3

Extreme fatigue
Blood in the urine

Question 4

What happens when you are immunised ?

Answer 4

Something is injected into your body that prompts your immune system to build up antibodies to fight off the disease

Question 5

Does immunisation completely prevent you from contracting the disease?

Answer 5

No. You can still get the disease but it will not be as severe

Question 6

Name some diseases that we have vaccines for.

Answer 6

German measles (Rubella)
Polio
TB
Mumps
Measles
Hepatitis
Whooping cough

Question 7

What is the difference between common cold and flu

Answer 7

They are both respiratory infections but are caused by different viruses

Question 8

What are some symptoms of a cold?

Answer 8

Sneeze
Sore throat
Clogged nose
Hacking cough with mucus

Question 9

What are some symptoms of flu?

Answer 9

Headache
Fever
Chills
Aches
Fatigue
Chest discomfort

Question 10

How can flu be prevented?

Answer 10

Vaccine and antiviral drugs
Immune booster
Multivitamins
Washing ya hands