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Contagious

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(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

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disease

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a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes.

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epidemic

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An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area.

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immunize

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Immunization is the process of creating immunity to a specific disease, often achieved through vaccination.

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public health

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the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.

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immune system

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The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection and disease.

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infect

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affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.

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protect

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keep safe from harm or injury.keep safe from harm or injury.

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symptom

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A symptom is a subjective experience or physical manifestation that indicates an underlying medical condition

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vaccine

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a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.

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virus

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A virus is an infectious microbe consisting of a segment of nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

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spread

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open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

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avoid

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keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

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crisis

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A “crisis” is a time of intense difficulty, danger, or suffering, often involving a sudden and significant change or event that requires immediate action or a decisive outcome.

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fatal

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causing death.

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invaders

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a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place

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overwhelm

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bury or drown beneath a huge mass

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mystery

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something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

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contain

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have or hold (someone or something) within.

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expose

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make (something) visible by uncovering it.

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rare

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(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.

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assign

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allocate (a job or duty).

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confirm

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establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

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abet

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encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.

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advocate
to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)
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accord
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
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adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
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agile
Agile is a project management and software development approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development, focusing on delivering value incrementally and adapting to change quickly
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allot
give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
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amiss
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
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analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
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antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.
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apprehend
arrest (someone) for a crime.
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ardent
showing or having warmth of feeling
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articulture
Agriculture is the practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock, and includes the preparation and marketing of the resulting products
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assimilate
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
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atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
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attribute
regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
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audacious
extremely bold or daring, often to the point of recklessness or disregard for social norms.
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augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
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authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
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avail
help or benefit.
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avid
someone who is very enthusiastic and eager about something
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awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.
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balmy
(of the weather) pleasantly warm
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barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.