Communicable diseases · संक्रामक रोग
TB, cholera or dengue — how does each one spread?
Communicable diseases games
Communicable diseases · संक्रामक रोग
| Spread by | Examples | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Air (droplets) | TB, common cold, measles, chickenpox | Cover sneezes, ventilation, vaccines |
| Water and food | Cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A | Clean water, hand washing, cooked food |
| Mosquitoes | Malaria (Anopheles), dengue and chikungunya (Aedes) | No stagnant water, nets, repellents |
Non-communicable diseases (diabetes, heart disease, cancer) do not spread from person to person.
For Class 8 and 9 (NCERT Curiosity 8, “Health: The Ultimate Treasure”). This page is for learning, not medical advice.
A one-page chart to stick on the wall, and a worksheet to practise.
Communicable diseases
Air: TB, cold, measles. Water: cholera, typhoid. Mosquito: malaria, dengue.
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Communicable diseases — worksheet
Name: ____________________ Class: ______ Date: __________
1. Name two diseases each spread by air, water and mosquitoes.
2. Write four ways to stop mosquito-borne diseases.
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