Learning Material in Health 8 Lesson 2

College of Teacher Education
HEALTH 8 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SOME COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Adrian G. Aribato
Student Teacher
LESSON 2
 Communicable Diseases
 Communicable disease spread from one person to another or from animal to

person.
 The spread happens via airborne viruses or bacteria, but also through blood of body
fluid.
 The terms infectious and contagious are also used to to described communicable
diseases. Included to our lesson are coordinated efforts to combat few of the most
serious communicable disease in the global and nation level.
Common Communicable diseases
1. Acute Respiratory infections and Flu.
 Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory illness cause by influenza

viruses.
 It can cause mild to severe illness, and times can lead to death.
Preventive measures
 Getting vaccinated is the best way to be protected by flu. Every individual from six
month of age is advised to get this seasonal flu vaccine.
 Observe personal hygiene habits and follow everyday steps to practice in life to
protect oneself from flu.
 We can prevent influenza if we undergo preventive antiviral medication.
2.Bronchitis and Pneumonia
 Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial

tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs.
 Pneumonia and bronchitis can be prevented by practicing
good hygiene and stopping the spread of germs.
Preventive measures
 When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with tissue or hanky to
catch the germ then throw the used tissue away in a bin or toilet.
 Washing your hands regularly to avoid transmitting germs to others or objects by
contact.
 Quit smoking. Smoking damages the lungs which makes you easily infected.
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3.Tuberculosis
 Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious

disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that
cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person
through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs
and sneezes.
Preventive measures
 To avoid tuberculosis is always cover the mouth when coughing.

 We need to take all medications as required by the doctors.
 Get shots with tuberculosis vaccine (BCG or bacille Calmette-Guerin)
4.Malaria
 Malaria is preventable parasitic disease transmitted by

Anopheles mosquitoes.
5.Dengue
 Dengue fever, also known as break

bone fever, is an infectious
tropical disease caused by the dengue
virus which is transmitted
through the bite of a female aedes
aegypti mosquito.
Preventive measure
 We need to eliminate standing water near canal.

 Change water in the flower vases regularly/weekly to discard eggs.
 We need to cover drums used in collecting and holding rain water.
 use door and window screens to reduce indoor mosquitoes.
 Use mosquito repellents on skin and clothing for protection against mosquito bites.
 Wear long pants and long sleeves fore additional protection from mosquitoes.
6. Sexually transmitted infection (STI’s)/ sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s)
 HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that causes HIV infection.
 AIDS -stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome which is caused by HIV
contracted from another person.
Type of STDs/STIs
1. Bacterial
 Chlamydia-It appears 1-2 weeks after contact with the

an infected person. Its symptoms resemble those of
ganorrhea and if untreated can cause pelvic
inflammatory disease among women.
 Ganorrhea -It is a common bacterial infection among adults caused by the

bacterium neisseria ganiorrhe.
 Syphilis -a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as
a painless sore typically on the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from
person to person via skin or mucous
membrane contact with these sores.
2. Viral STDs/STIs
 Genetal herpes or herpes simplex type II - Genatal

herpes is a viral infection that appears usually a week
after sexual contact with the person who is infected
with this.
 HIV/AID -HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's
immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome). Learning the basics about HIV can keep you healthy
and prevent HIV transmission.
 Genital warts - Genital warts are contagious,

projecting fleshy growth on the extreme genitals or
anus.
3. Parasitic
 Trichomoniasis -Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite trichomonas vaginalis.
Preventive measures
 Never share needles and be sure to disinfect needles when using.

 Do not share personal items that my have blood on them.
 We need to abstinence or abstain from sexual intercourse.Be faithful or
monogamous in relationship.
 Do not share needles/sterilized needles.
 We need to educate and inform people.
 Use contraceptives, like condoms and pills.
Additional learning Materials
1.Here are the links of competency-based YouTube videos that will serve as your
additional learning material for your activity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6kYbbGgFDY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNfdDfT7FLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgJcflR_Dic
2. Please have time to watch these videos because I get some questions from the videos
for your post-test.
HEALTH 8- DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL -Communicable Diseases-MELC BASE-

QUARTER 3
Short quiz.
To see if you have learned something you will be applying what you have learned from
today's session . You will be having a short quiz.The quiz will be uploaded on the google
classroom.
Link of the short quiz.
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HEALTH 8 - PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SOME COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

 Communicable disease spread from one person to another or from animal to

Common Communicable diseases

1. Acute Respiratory infections and Flu.

 Influenza or flu is a contagious respiratory illness cause by influenza

2.Bronchitis and Pneumonia

 Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial

 Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious

 To avoid tuberculosis is always cover the mouth when coughing.

 Malaria is preventable parasitic disease transmitted by

 Dengue fever, also known as break

 We need to eliminate standing water near canal.

6. Sexually transmitted infection (STI’s)/ sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s)

 HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that causes HIV infection.

 Chlamydia-It appears 1-2 weeks after contact with the

 Ganorrhea -It is a common bacterial infection among adults caused by the

 Genetal herpes or herpes simplex type II - Genatal

 Genital warts - Genital warts are contagious,

 Trichomoniasis -Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite trichomonas vaginalis.

 Never share needles and be sure to disinfect needles when using.

Additional learning Materials

HEALTH 8- DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL -Communicable Diseases-MELC BASE-

Link of the short quiz.

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