Communicable diseases

Communicable diseases are diseases that spread from one person to another through
either directly or indirectly, they are caused by several kinds of tiny life forms often called
germs. The two most common kinds of germs are bacteria and viruses. Most diseases are
spread through contact or close proximity with germs or insects, they can be expelled
from nose or mouth of infected persons and inhaled by anyone in the vicinity. Such
diseases include smallpox, measles, mumps and influenza.

How do communicable diseases pass from one person to another?

 Air bone or droplet e.g. colds, influenza

 Blood bone infection e.g. HIV
 Indirect contact

How can I prevent the spread of communicable diseases?

 Take care of vaccines that are available to prevent serious illness.

 When you are sick stay at home and keep them to yourself.
 Wash your hands frequently.

Skills
Learners will develop problem solving skills; develop capacity to work effectively in multi
disciplinary teams and groups. They will also be able to recall self awareness, building self
esteem and universal precaution.

Knowledge
Learners will apply the specialist knowledge and skills in community based care dealing
with health needs of individual and group. They will also know the difference between
symptoms, myths and facts about HIV, AIDS and other communicable diseases

Values and attitudes

Learners will learn non discrimination, honesty,, responsibility value of team work privacy,
respect and caring for self and others.