LLORENTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Llorente, Eastern Samar

Learning Activity Sheet

HEALTH
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Most Common Communicable
Diseases

Name:
LRN:
Grade & Section:
Parent’s Signature:

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Introductory Message
This Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand
each lesson.

Each LAS is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

“EXPLORE” are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in

each LAS. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if
you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
“ASSESSMENT” to self-check your learning.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they
can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. And read the instructions carefully before
performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this LAS or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.

MAPEH DEPARTMENT LAS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Grade 7 Sheryl G. Borja

Arlyn V. Alota
Grade 8 Danica Joy D. Baquilod
Sheryl Contado
Grade 9 Eugenio C. Dialino Jr.
Grade 10 Donalyn A. Gillo
Rosario B. Kitane
Mary Anthonette Y. Borja
School Principal Sixto D. Balita

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EXPLORE:
 Lesson 1 – Most Communicable Diseases
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the most common communicable diseases
2. determine the signs, symptoms or effects of common communicable
diseases • analyze misconceptions, myths and beliefs about common
communicable diseases; and
3. observe healthful practices in order to prevent and control
communicable diseases.

Activity 1: PRETEST
Direction: Read the question carefully, choose the correct answer.
1. It is a disease that can be passed to a person from another person, animal or
object.
a. Virus c. Non-Communicable Disease
b. Pathogens d. Communicable Disease
2. Pathogens like to "attack" humans because they seek of the following
a. shelter c. place to multiply
b. food source d. all of the above
3. Washing your ______ is the most effective strategy for preventing the spread of
disease.
a. face c. hands
b. feet d. neck
4. Which are not a symptom of disease?
a. Rashes c. vomiting
b. Headache d. dizziness
5. Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease
a. washing your hands
b. eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activity
c. learn stress management techniques
d. all of the above
Activity 2: RECAP
Direction: Arrange the following stages of infection in chronological order by
writing the numbers 1 to 5.
_____ Convalescence stage, the patient generally returns to normal functions.
_____ Period of illness, during which the signs and symptoms of disease are most
obvious and severe.
_____ Period of decline, the number of pathogen particles begins to decrease.
_____ Incubation stage, the initial entry of the pathogen into the host (patient).
_____ Prodromal stage, the pathogen continues to multiply and the host begins to
experience general signs and symptoms of illness.

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LEARN

Lesson
Most Common
1 Communicable Diseases
Health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental and social welfare and
being free from illness or disease. Disease refers to an illness of people, animals or
plants caused by infection or a failure of health. Diseases may be classified as
communicable or non-communicable.

Communicable diseases refer to diseases that can be transmitted from one

organism to another and make people ill. They are caused by infective agents called
pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, which invade the host
(human or animal) and multiply or release toxins to cause damages to normal body
cells and their functions. In severe cases, it may lead to death. These infective
agents can spread from a source of infection (patients, sick animals) to a person
through various routes of transmission. Diseases such as heart disease, cancer or
diabetes mellitus, which are not caused by infectious agents and are not
transmitted between people, are called non-communicable diseases.

MODE OF
COMMON COMMUNICABLE SIGNS, SYMPTOMS OR
DISEASES TRANSMISSION EFFECTS

Head lice infestation (Nits) Direct contact with an infested Itchy scalp, especially behind
person’s hair. ears.

Conjunctivitis Direct contact with discharge Begins with tearing, irritation

from the eyes or with items and redness of eye(s).
contaminated by the Sometimes there is a
discharge. discharge.

Hand, foot and mouth disease Direct coughing, sneezing, and Fever, flu-like symptoms – rash
poor hand washing. on soles and palms and in the
mouth.

Mumps Direct coughing, sneezing and Pain in jaw, then swelling in

infected saliva. front of ear and fever.

Scabies Direct with infected skin, Itching intense mostly at night.

bedding, clothing and Complications may get
underwear. infected from scratching.

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Chicken Pox Air borne thru coughing,
sneezing and contact with
weeping blisters.
Measles Air borne thru Coughing and
sneezing. Direct contact with
an infected person is highly
infectious.
droplet, contaminated
Common cold
hands and linens.
Droplet especially in
Influenza (flu)
crowded areas
via airborne.
Most commonly
Tuberculosis
through airborne transmission.
Coronavirus or Covid 19 Via droplets, contact, and Fever,
object. It is transmitted when tiredness, loss of taste or smell
one individual talks, sneezes, difficulty in breathing
or coughs producing ‘droplets’
of saliva containing the COVID-
19 virus.
Hepatitis Contaminated food or water,
direct spread from an infected
person.
Cholera Through the ingestion of
contaminated water often
attributed to raw or
undercooked food.
Dengue, Malaria
Through mosquito or insect
Japanese encephalitis bites
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Fever and spots with a blister
on top of each spot.
Runny nose and eyes, cough
and fever, followed a few days
later by a rash.
It usually begins with a sore
throat, often without fever
Epidemics usually in
winter.
tiredness, malaise (not feeling
well), nasal discharge, dry
cough, mild sore throat.
Chills, fever, fatigue,
productive or non-
productive
chronic cough, weight loss,
night sweats
dry cough and
Headache, fever, weakness,
joint pain, anorexia, nausea,
vomiting, jaundice, dark urine,
clay- colored stools
Watery diarrhea, vomiting,
extreme loss of fluid,
electrolytes, and severe
dehydration.
Sudden high fever, Severe
headaches, Severe joint and
muscle pain, Skin rash, which
appears two to five days after
the onset of fever.
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Preventive Healthful Practices:
Follow these tips to decrease the risk of disease and infection:
• Wash your hands. This is especially important before and after preparing
food, before eating, and after using the toilet. And try not to touch your eyes, nose
or mouth with your hands, that's a common way germs enter the body.
• No human contact. Adopt proper isolation for the sick
• Get vaccinated. Vaccination can drastically reduce your chances of
contracting many diseases. Make sure to keep up to date on your
recommended vaccinations.
• Stay home when ill. Don't go to school if you are vomiting, have diarrhea or
have a fever.
• Cover mouth, and nose when sneezing or coughing.
• Maintain good indoor ventilation
• Clean and disinfect properly the surroundings. Maintain also
environmental hygiene to prevent breeding of mosquitoes/insects. Take personal
protection to prevent mosquito/insect bites.
• Prepare food safely. Keep counters and other kitchen surfaces clean when
preparing meals. Ensure all foods are adequately cooked.
• Don't share personal items. Use your own clothes, towel toothbrush and
other personal items. Avoid sharing drinking glasses or dining utensils.
• Travel wisely. Seek medical advice immediately if unwell.

ENGAGE
Activity 4: DESCRIBE ME
Direction: Each picture shows how to prevent and control communicable diseases. Describe the
picture using 2 to 3 words.

1. _________________ 2. ____________________ 3. __________________

4. __________________ 5. _____________________ 6. __________________

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7. _____________________ 8. _____________________ 9. ____________________

10. __________________________

Activity 5: WRAP-UP
Direction: Write how common communicable diseases are transmitted to others, is
it by Contact, Food/Water borne, Vector Borne, Droplet or Air-Borne transmission.
1. Tuberculosis - _________________

2. Scabies - _________________

3. Influenza - _________________

4. Hepatitis - _________________

5. Dengue - _________________

APPLY/ASSESSMENT
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is not a communicable disease?
a. malaria c. osteoporosis
b. conjunctivitis d. HIV

2. Ticks are examples of organisms that can spread disease. These types of
organisms are referred to as?
a. vectors c. pathogens
b. fungi d. bacteria

3. Poor _______ methods can lead to contaminated food and water

a. immunization c. disinfection
b. sanitation d. purification
4. Which of the following can make you ill if you come in contact with an infected person?
a. high blood pressure c. blood cancer
b. genetic abnormalities d. sneezing
5. A disease widely spread worldwide is known as
a. endemic c. pandemic
b. epidemic d. sporadic

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REFERENCES
KEY TO CORRECTIONS:

ACTIVITY 1: Pre-test ACTIVITY 2: Recap ACTIVITY 5: Wrap-up

1. d 5 1. air-borne
2. d 3 2. contact
3. c 4 3.droplets
4. a 1 4.food/water borne
5. d 2 5.vectorborne

Post-test
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. d
5. c

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