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How can individuals in communities prevent the global spread of hepatitis C?

A
by getting vaccinated
B
by washing their hands before eating
C
by avoiding contact with the blood of others
D
by avoiding contact with the saliva of others
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Which is a function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

A
controlling disease outbreaks
B
reporting communicable diseases
C
establishing vaccination schedules for children
D
preventing the individual spread of diseases
5

Which describes the correct order of events in the spread of disease?

A
pathogens → exposure → sickness
B
sickness → pathogens → exposure
C
exposure → sickness → transmission
D
transmission → exposure → sickness
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Which activity is most likely to transmit disease?

A
drinking bottled water
B
eating improperly cooked food
C
covering your mouth while coughing in an elevator
D
cleaning animal waste and washing hands soon after
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Why do schools strongly recommend vaccinations?

A
to be fair to all students
B
to protect school staff
C
to guarantee that students regularly visit a doctor
D
to protect students who cannot be vaccinated with herd immunity
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Which challenges do countries face in limiting the spread of communicable diseases?

A
lack of available healthy food
B
increase of worldwide travel
C
decrease of available clean water
D
increase in migration of infected animals
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Alessandro is ill with a fever, a cough, and a runny nose. Which precaution should he take to help his family avoid getting sick?

A
eat more vitamins
B
drink plenty of water
C
cover his mouth when coughing or sneezing
D
get extra rest when he feels tired or achy

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