Diseases and Prevention

5. A medicine that helps protect your body from certain diseases by teaching your immune system how to fight them.
7. Able to spread from one person to another, usually through close contact.
8. A covering for your mouth and nose that helps prevent the spread of germs and viruses.
11. An acute diarrheal illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water.
12. A gel or liquid that kills germs on your hands when soap and water are not available.
14. A chronic condition that makes it hard to breathe, often triggered by allergies or exercise.
15. When harmful germs enter the body and make you sick.
17. The ability of your body to resist or fight off diseases.

1. Practices that help keep your body clean and healthy, like washing hands regularly.
2. Cleaning your hands with soap and water to remove dirt, germs, and bacteria.
3. A chronic condition in which the body has difficulty regulating blood sugar levels.
4. A tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.
6. A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
9. Staying away from others for a certain period of time to prevent the spread of a disease.
10. A highly contagious viral infection that causes fever, rash, and cough.
12. A sign or clue that something is wrong with your body, like coughing or a fever.
13. A severe and often fatal viral disease with symptoms like fever, bleeding, and organ failure.
16. A contagious respiratory illness that causes fever, cough, and body aches.