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प्रश्न
What is immunisation?
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उत्तर
Immunisationis defined as protection of the body from communicable diseases by administration of some agent that mimics the microbe. This suspension of killed microbes that mimics the disease-causing microbes is known as vaccine.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How many times did you fall ill in the last one year? What were the illnesses?
(a) Think of one change you could make in your habits in order to avoid any of /most of the above illnesses.
(b) Think of one change you would wish for in your surroundings in order to avoid any of/most of the above illnesses.
A doctor/nurse/health-worker is exposed to more sick people than others in the community. Find out how she/he avoids getting sick herself/himself.
Under which of the following conditions is a person most likely to fall sick?
(a) when she is recovering from malaria.
(b) when she has recovered from malaria and is taking care of someone suffering from chicken-pox.
(c) when she is on a four-day fast after recovering from malaria and is taking care of someone suffering from chicken-pox.
Why?
Explain how does vaccine work?
Explain the general ways of preventing infection.
What is an antibiotic? Give two examples
Name any two groups of micro-organisms from which antibiotics could be extracted.
Name any three diseases transmitted through vectors.
Explain giving reasons
A balanced diet is necessary for maintaining a healthy body.
Why do some children fall ill more frequently than others living in the same locality?
