Biology B1 1.10 How do we deal with disease? 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMicrobes and diseaseGCSEAQA Created by: Atlanta and JacobCreated on: 07-04-16 19:54 What does vaccination protect? Individuals and society from the effects of disease. 1 of 12 Why and how has the treatment of disease changed? As out understanding of antibiotics and immunity has increased. 2 of 12 What needs to happen to protect society from very serious diseases? Most people in a population need to be vaccinated. 3 of 12 What can diseases such as measles lead to? Long term damage to the body such as deafness and occasionally death. 4 of 12 What do some vaccines cause? Side effects which may be mild or serious, so there are advantages and disadvantages of vaccination (immunisation). 5 of 12 What can the overuse of antibiotics lead to? The development of new strains of bacteria. 6 of 12 When are antibiotics not prescribed? Doctors do not prescribe antibiotics for mild infections such as minor sore throats. 7 of 12 What are scientists always trying to find? New ways of treating disease. 8 of 12 What are the advantages of vaccination? Protects the individual and society from serious diseases which may cause death. 9 of 12 Why is it necessary to develop new medicines? Some pathogens are resistant to drugs. New pathogens arise by mutation. 10 of 12 What are the disadvantages of vaccination? May cause side effects in a few people. 11 of 12 **WHEN ASKED TO 'EVALUATE' YOU WILL GET MORE MARKS IF YOU MAKE SURE YOU GIVE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES AND A CONCLUSION*** **USE QUICK HEADINGS 'PROS' AND 'CONS' AND 'CONCLUSIONS' IN OUR ANSWER TO REMIND YOU WHEN WRITING THE ANSWER** 12 of 12
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