TEACHING P.

E & HEALTH IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES

MODULE 5
I.
1. What are the different communicable diseases? (NOTE: If you know some communicable diseases
in your own knowledge being a wide reader or being told by knowledgeable persons, you may add
or share for further information for us to know)
 Hand-foot-and-mouth disease a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children
is characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Hand-foot-and-
mouth disease is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus. There's no specific treatment
for hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
 Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane
(conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. When small
blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they're more visible. This is what causes
the whites of your eyes to appear reddish or pink.
 Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis).
The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and
lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like
skin rash.
 Scarlet fever is a bacterial illness that develops in some people who have strep throat. Also
known as scarlatina, scarlet fever features a bright red rash that covers most of the
body. Scarlet fever is almost always accompanied by a sore throat and a high fever.
 Ringworm is a common skin infection that is caused by a fungus. It's called “ringworm”
because it can cause a circular rash (shaped like a ring) that is usually red and itchy.
 Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose,
throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to
death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered
coronavirus. Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate
symptoms and recover without special treatment.
2. Give at least 3 symptoms of each communicable disease. (You may choose the most of it)
 Hand-foot-and-mouth disease: Blister and Ulcer
 Conjunctivitis (Pink-eye): Red, watery, itching, burning eyes; swollen eyelids. A discharge
may cause eyelids to crust over and stick together during the night.
 Scabies: Very itchy rash. Usually appears on the fingers, elbows, armpits and abdomen. 
 Scarlet Fever: May include fever, sore throat, swollen glands and headache, plus a very
fine raised rash. Appears most often on the neck, chest, in folds of armpit, elbow, groin and
inner thigh. A swollen, red tongue may appear. Later there may be peeling of skin on
fingertips and toes. 
 Ringworm: Body: Rash that may have a ring shape and raised edge. Edge of the lesion may be
dry, itchy and scaly or moist and crusty. As lesions spread outward, the center often becomes clear.
Scalp: May be difficult to detect in early stages. Begins as a small, scaly patch which
spreads leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness.
 Influenza: Fever, headache, fatigue, muscle soreness, runny nose, and sore throat and
cough. Often children may have vomiting and diarrhea.
 COVID-19: Fever, dry cough, tiredness
3. Give three important suggestions in which we can avoid or prevent the ff. communicable diseases.
 Chicken Pox
a) Take a complete rest until all blisters have dried up.
b) Bathe the skin daily with soap and warm water.
c) Calamine lotion and talcum powder are helpful in controlling itching.
 Sore eyes
 a) Cleaning your eyelids with a wet cloth.
b) If you wear contact lenses, you'll be advised to stop wearing them until
treatment is complete.
c) Applying cold or warm compresses several times daily.
 El Tor or Cholera
a) Immediately go to the Emergency Department of the nearest hospital if you have
symptoms of cholera. Delay in seeking treatment can lead to severe dehydration.
b) Intravenous fluids. Most people with cholera can be helped by oral rehydration
alone, but severely dehydrated people might also need intravenous fluids.
c) Antibiotics. While not a necessary part of cholera treatment, some antibiotics can
reduce cholera-related diarrhea and shorten how long it lasts in severely ill people.
 Whooping Cough
a) Isolate the child from the rest of the family and community.
b) Use a cool-mist humidifier or steam inhalation to soothe the cough and help loosen
bronchial and lung secretions.
c) Keep the child in bed until the fever subsides; resuming normal activity slowly when
the child is stronger.
 Pneumonia
a) Careful treatment of colds, coughs and chilling.
b) Take appropriate antifever and cough medicines.
c) Avoid staying out in the cold or in a damp place without enough protection.
 Dengue Fever
a) Old tires used as roof support should be punctured or cut or avoid accumulation of
water.
b) Clean all water containers once a week. Scrub the sides well to remove eggs of
mosquitos sticking to the sides.
c) Replace water in the flower vases once a week.

II. Matching Type (Match A with B)

1. Sore Eyes a. viral infection marked by fever and rashes
2. Typhoid fever b. transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito
3. Chronic Bronchitis c. inflammation of the lungs
1. Dengue Fever d. transmitted through water and food
2. Common Colds e. a highly contagious bacterial infection
3. Chickenpox affecting the lungs
4. Tuberculosis f. pink eyes
5. Cholera g. known as pertussis
6. Measles h. infection of the small intestine characterized
10. Pneumonia by severe diarrhea
11. Whooping Cough i. caused by tobacco or cigarette smoking
j. it is caused by shingles
k. it is caused by bad smell