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Prevention and disease prevention – English vocabulary

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49 English words with meanings: vaccination, immunity, hygiene, handwashing, disinfection… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. vaccination /,væksɪ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — giving a vaccine to prevent disease
    Example: Vaccination helps protect people from infectious diseases.
    Synonyms: immunization, inoculation
  2. immunity /ɪ'mju:nɪti/ (noun) — the body's ability to fight disease
    Example: Good nutrition can strengthen your immunity.
    Synonyms: resistance, defense
  3. hygiene /'haɪdʒi:n/ (noun) — keeping clean to stay healthy
    Example: Personal hygiene is essential for preventing infections.
    Synonyms: cleanliness, sanitation
  4. handwashing /'hænd,wɒʃɪŋ/ (noun) — washing hands to prevent illness
    Example: Handwashing reduces the spread of germs.
    Synonyms: hand cleaning, hand hygiene
  5. disinfection /,dɪsɪn'fekʃən/ (noun) — killing germs
    Example: Disinfection of surfaces prevents disease transmission.
    Synonyms: sterilization, sanitization
  6. sterilization /,stɛrɪlaɪ'zeɪʃən/ (noun) — removing all germs completely
    Example: Surgical tools must undergo sterilization before use.
    Synonyms: purification, disinfection
  7. quarantine /'kwɒrɒnti:n/ (noun) — separating to stop disease spread
    Example: People exposed to contagious diseases may be placed under quarantine.
    Synonyms: isolation, segregation
  8. isolation /,aɪsə'leɪʃən/ (noun) — keeping sick people away from others
    Example: Isolation is used to stop the spread of infection.
    Synonyms: separation, detachment
  9. prevention /prɪ'vɛnʃən/ (noun) — stopping disease before it starts
    Example: Disease prevention is a key part of public health.
    Synonyms: avoidance, protection
  10. public health /,pʌblɪk 'hɛlθ/ (noun) — the health of all people in a community
    Example: Public health programs aim to improve community well-being.
    Synonyms: community health, population health
  11. epidemic /,ɛpɪ'dɛmɪk/ (noun) — a disease spreading in one area
    Example: An epidemic can cause serious health and economic problems.
    Synonyms: outbreak, plague
  12. pandemic /pæn'dɛmɪk/ (noun) — a disease spreading around the world
    Example: The COVID-19 pandemic affected all countries.
    Synonyms: global outbreak, worldwide epidemic
  13. infection /ɪn'fɛkʃən/ (noun) — the spread of germs in the body
    Example: The infection spread quickly among the population.
    Synonyms: contagion, disease
  14. contagious /kən'teɪdʒəs/ (adj) — easy to spread to others
    Example: Flu is a contagious illness.
    Synonyms: infectious, transmittable
  15. screening /'skri:nɪŋ/ (noun) — checking people for disease
    Example: Early screening can detect diseases before symptoms appear.
    Synonyms: testing, examination
  16. surveillance /sɜ:'veɪləns/ (noun) — watching and tracking disease
    Example: Health surveillance helps prevent outbreaks.
    Synonyms: monitoring, observation
  17. vector control /'vɛktər kən'troʊl/ (noun) — controlling insects that spread disease
    Example: Vector control is vital in reducing malaria transmission.
    Synonyms: pest control, disease vector management
  18. sanitation /,sænɪ'teɪʃən/ (noun) — keeping the environment clean and managing waste
    Example: Proper sanitation prevents the spread of disease.
    Synonyms: hygiene, cleanliness
  19. mask /mɑ:sk/ (noun) — a cover worn over the nose and mouth to protect against germs
    Example: Wearing a mask reduces the risk of virus transmission.
    Synonyms: face covering, respirator
  20. gloves /ɡlʌvz/ (noun) — coverings worn on the hands for protection
    Example: Use gloves when handling hazardous materials.
    Synonyms: protective gloves, handwear
  21. social distancing /'səʊʃəl 'dɪstənsɪŋ/ (noun) — keeping distance to reduce spread
    Example: Social distancing helps slow down the spread of disease.
    Synonyms: physical distancing, space keeping
  22. symptom /'sɪmptəm/ (noun) — signs of an illness
    Example: Fever is a common symptom of many infections.
    Synonyms: sign, indicator
  23. diagnosis /,daɪəɡ'nəʊsɪs/ (noun) — finding what illness someone has
    Example: Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment.
    Synonyms: identification, determination
  24. treatment /'tri:tmənt/ (noun) — care to treat an illness
    Example: Prevention is better than treatment.
    Synonyms: therapy, care
  25. outbreak /'aʊtbreɪk/ (noun) — sudden spread of a disease
    Example: The flu outbreak affected thousands of people.
    Synonyms: epidemic, eruption
  26. antibiotics /,æntɪbaɪ'ɒtɪks/ (noun) — medicine that kills bacteria
    Example: Antibiotics should be used only when prescribed.
    Synonyms: antimicrobials, bacteria killers
  27. vaccine /'væksi:n/ (noun) — shot that prevents disease
    Example: The flu vaccine is updated every year.
    Synonyms: immunogen, serum
  28. booster shot /'bu:stər ʃɒt/ (noun) — extra shot to boost protection
    Example: A booster shot strengthens long-term immunity.
    Synonyms: booster dose, revaccination
  29. herd immunity /hɜ:d ɪ'mju:nɪti/ (noun) — protection when many people are immune
    Example: Herd immunity protects those who cannot be vaccinated.
    Synonyms: community immunity, population protection
  30. contact tracing /'kɒntækt 'treɪsɪŋ/ (noun) — tracking contacts to stop disease spread
    Example: Contact tracing helps contain an outbreak.
    Synonyms: exposure tracking, case tracing

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