Lesson 22:

Communicable

Diseases


Remember, the germs that cause colds are so small that you need a microscope to see them. But every time you cough or sneeze without covering your mouth, you are sharing germs with others that are nearby. Cold viruses are all around you. In this lesson, you will learn about diseases that are communicable, how they are spread, and how they may be prevented.

 
 
 

 


 

In this lesson, you will:

  • learn what a communicable disease is
  • learn how these diseases are transmitted
  • learn about the prevention of communicable diseases



Key terms for this lesson:

  • bacteria
  • communicable diseases
  • viruses