make a list of different types of communicable diseases, mode of communication and preventative measures
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Explanation:
Communicable diseases are those diseases that may be transmitted from person to person, food, water and/or animals and are the most common cause of school absenteeism.
Prevention and Control of the Spread of Communicable Diseases
The cooperation of school personnel, health department, physicians, parents and students is essential.
Prevention and Control Measures are:
a. Enforcing immunization laws and practicing universal precautions/ bloodborne pathogen procedures according to School Board policies, and OSHA regulations.
b. Ongoing health education relating to disease prevention, hygiene measures for students, families and school personnel.
c. Implementing good hand washing procedures.
d. Implementing case isolation and effective treatment.
Prevention of Communicable Diseases
Transmission Process:
Communicable disease transmission is a dynamic process. The process is dependent on the following:
Interaction of the agent (microorganism) the host (person), and the environment (conditions present).
In order for a communicable disease to occur the following factors must be present:
a. A microorganism of sufficient strength (virulence)
b. A person who is susceptible (lowered immunity)
c. An environment supportive to the agent’s transmission
Types of Transmission:
Direct Transmission – occurs when an infectious agent enters a receptive portal, i.e., through direct contact as: touching, kissing, biting, or projecting air droplets by sneezing, talking, spitting, coughing.
Indirect Transmission – occurs when an infectious agent is deposited on contaminated objects or materials, i.e., toys, soiled clothes, bedding, cooking or eating utensils, food, water.
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