Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Personal hygiene
Personal hygiene
Individual practices reducing pathogen entry & transmission
Gingivitis
Gingivitis
Swollen, bleeding gums & tooth loss from poor oral hygiene
Community hygiene
Community hygiene
Public health infrastructure preventing pathogen build-up
Quarantine purpose
Quarantine purpose
Minimise exotic pests/diseases entering Australia
NAQS
NAQS
Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy - early warning system
Sentinel animals
Sentinel animals
Cattle/pigs monitored for diseases as early warning
Vaccination vs immunisation
Vaccination vs immunisation
Vaccination=administering; immunisation=immune response & memory
Attenuated vaccines contain
Attenuated vaccines contain
Live, weakened (attenuated) microorganisms
Booster shots purpose
Booster shots purpose
Increase memory cell numbers to maintain immunity
RICE framework
RICE framework
Resolution, Information, Coordination, Education