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PUMPA - SMART LEARNING
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Book Free DemoHepatitis, chickenpox and rabies are some of the diseases that are caused by viruses.
Hepatitis:
Causes:
It is one of the most dangerous fatal diseases caused the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses.
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A boy suffering from hepatitis A
Modes of transmission:
Consumption of contaminated water, sharing of needles, and blood transfusion are some of the modes of transmitting this disease.
Symptoms:
Loss of appetite, anorexia, vomiting, yellowing of eyes and urine are some of the symptoms.
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A
Prevention and treatment:
- Consuming boiled water.
- Cleaning and washing of hands.
- Vaccinating regularly.
Chickenpox:
Causes:
It is also known as varicella. It is a highly contagious infection that is caused by the Varicella-zoster virus.
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Varicella-zoster
Modes of transmission:
It is a disease that spreads through the air and by getting in contact with the infected person.
Symptoms:
The presence of rashes on the whole body, fever, headache, and tiredness are some of the symptoms.
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An individual affected with chickenpox
Prevention and treatment:
- The best way to prevent chickenpox is by getting vaccinated.
- Special attention should be given to the infected persons.
Vaccine:
The agents that are similar to the disease-causing agents, but when they enter the body, they stimulate the immune system to prevent the body from getting infected by the actual disease are known as vaccines.
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Vaccine shield
The biological preparations that provide active immunity against a particular disease are known as vaccines. Certain vaccines such as the BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Polio are given at early childhood to protect from other diseases.
Reference:
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnbullas/7413215958/
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https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/cartoon-vaccination-campaign-illustration_13859994.htm#page=1&query=vaccination&position=14