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1.5 Medicines and infectious diseases

We breathe in medicines from inhalers for asthma

and other breathing problems.

We use creams and ointments to stop insect bites

itching and for skin problems.

People who are very sick in hospital often get their

medicine directly into their blood through a drip.

Questions

1 Why do we take medicines?

2 Predict what you think would

happen if you did not take

all of the medicine the

doctor gave you.

3 Do you think we can use a
cream as a medicine for a

sore throat?

Say why or why not.

4 Why do you think people in

hospital often get their
medicine through a drip?

Think like a scientist 2

Research information about vaccinations

Vaccinations can prevent some infectious diseases in people.

Do some research to find out the following information about
vaccinations.

History of vaccinations

• Who invented the first vaccinations?

• Which disease did the first vaccinations prevent?
• How were the vaccinations made and given?

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