Pandemia
Definition
A pandemia is an outbreak of an infectious disease that spreads across multiple countries or continents, affecting a large number of people.
Analogy
Think of a pandemia as a wildfire that rapidly spreads from one area to another, affecting everything in its path.
Related terms
Epidemia: An epidemia refers to the occurrence of an infectious disease within a specific community or region.
Cuarentena: Quarantine is a period of isolation imposed on individuals who may have been exposed to an infectious disease to prevent its spread.
Vacuna: A vaccine is a substance that stimulates the immune system to produce immunity against a specific disease, helping prevent future pandemias.
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