Disease, Immunity, and Medicine
This topic covers common diseases, how the immune system fights infection, and the critical role of medicines and vaccines. Students examine real-world public health scenarios.
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This topic covers common diseases, how the immune system fights infection, and the critical role of medicines and vaccines. Students examine real-world public health scenarios.
Key Questions
- How do pathogens cause disease in the human body?
- How does our immune system protect us from infections?
- What role do vaccines and antibiotics play in public health?
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5E Model
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