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HEALTH AND MEDICINE DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS Scientists have made discoveries and invented machines to prevent and cure illnesses. - Penicilin: Discovered in 1920’s. Penicilin and antibiotics help to cure infections caused by bacteria. - Vaccinations (1796): help to prevent very serious illnesses caused by viruses. - X-ray machine (1895): allows doctors to see bones and joints. - Ultrasound machine (1963): allows doctor to see inside our bodies (a baby in the uterus, our heart)

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Page 1: Health and medicine

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS

Scientists have made discoveries and invented machines to prevent and cure illnesses.

- Penicilin: Discovered in 1920’s. Penicilin and antibiotics help to cure infections caused by bacteria.

- Vaccinations (1796): help to prevent very serious illnesses caused by viruses.

- X-ray machine (1895): allows doctors to see bones and joints.

- Ultrasound machine (1963): allows doctor to see inside our bodies (a baby in the uterus, our heart)