What are communicable diseases? what are ways to protect yourself from communicable diseases. list three types of communicable diseases? is there a cure for the disease and or it symptoms? create a chart with the name of the disease the symptoms, and the cure if possible.

Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another by air or by contact. By covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, coupled with good hand hygiene you can minimise the rate of spreading the disease/ infection to others. Such diseases include the common cold, and the flu.

West Nile Virus is a Communicable disease transmitted to humans from the bite of a female mosquito. You can reduce your risk of West Nile Virus by using insect repellent and wearing long sleeved shirts. West Nile Virus cant be spread from person to person contact, however some cases have been reported after blood transfusions and organ transplants