Diseases and Prevention

4. Practices that help keep your body clean and healthy, like washing hands regularly.
6. A contagious respiratory illness that causes fever, cough, and body aches.
10. A tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.
11. Able to spread from one person to another, usually through close contact.
12. A highly contagious viral infection that causes fever, rash, and cough.
14. The ability of your body to resist or fight off diseases.
17. A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
18. When harmful germs enter the body and make you sick.
19. A chronic condition that makes it hard to breathe, often triggered by allergies or exercise.

1. A chronic condition in which the body has difficulty regulating blood sugar levels.
2. An acute diarrheal illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water.
3. Eating a variety of nutritious foods to provide your body with the right nutrients it needs.
5. Cleaning your hands with soap and water to remove dirt, germs, and bacteria.
7. Staying away from others for a certain period of time to prevent the spread of a disease.
8. A medicine that helps protect your body from certain diseases by teaching your immune system how to fight them.
9. A gel or liquid that kills germs on your hands when soap and water are not available.
13. A sign or clue that something is wrong with your body, like coughing or a fever.
15. A covering for your mouth and nose that helps prevent the spread of germs and viruses.
16. A severe and often fatal viral disease with symptoms like fever, bleeding, and organ failure.