Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by a hundred day cough with an insidious onset of mild fever and irritating cough that develops into loud whooping sounds upon inspiration. It primarily affects infants and preschool children, with higher incidence and fatality among females. Transmission occurs through droplet infection or direct contact. Treatment involves erythromycin for confirmed cases and their contacts. Active immunization with DPT vaccine is recommended in three doses plus a booster.
The document summarizes information about the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic. It describes the virus as a strain of influenza A that usually infects pigs but developed a new strain that could infect humans. Symptoms are like regular flu but it was particularly dangerous because the new strain was resistant to typical antiviral treatments. The outbreak was classified as either an epidemic or pandemic, with over 17,000 confirmed cases worldwide and 100 confirmed deaths by 2009.
Hello friends i am BSc Nursing intern.This presentation of mine covers almost each and every aspect related to swine flu.Hope it will help you to increase your knowledge regarding the topic.Looking forward to your feedback.Thank you
Pertusis or Whooping cough class presentation Abhilasha verma
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by severe coughing fits that can end in a "whooping" sound. It primarily affects children under 5 years old. The disease spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can be prevented through active immunization with the DPT vaccine, which is recommended in 5 doses for children up to age 6.
The document discusses several viral diseases including herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles), rubeola (measles), and epidemic parotitis (mumps). It provides details on the etiology, clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of each disease. The diseases are spread through respiratory droplets, contact with lesions, or sexual contact. Clinical features may include lesions, rashes, fever, and lymphadenopathy. Treatment involves antivirals, analgesics, and supportive care.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is generally a mild viral illness that is often asymptomatic in children but can cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. It spreads through respiratory droplets. While rubella itself is usually not serious, infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus, causing defects such as deafness, heart problems, and cataracts. The rubella virus was isolated in 1962. An attenuated vaccine was developed in 1967 and is included in the routine MMR vaccine for children, helping to control outbreaks and prevent congenital rubella syndrome through herd immunity.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by a hundred day cough with an insidious onset of mild fever and irritating cough that develops into loud whooping sounds upon inspiration. It primarily affects infants and preschool children, with higher incidence and fatality among females. Transmission occurs through droplet infection or direct contact. Treatment involves erythromycin for confirmed cases and their contacts. Active immunization with DPT vaccine is recommended in three doses plus a booster.
The document summarizes information about the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic. It describes the virus as a strain of influenza A that usually infects pigs but developed a new strain that could infect humans. Symptoms are like regular flu but it was particularly dangerous because the new strain was resistant to typical antiviral treatments. The outbreak was classified as either an epidemic or pandemic, with over 17,000 confirmed cases worldwide and 100 confirmed deaths by 2009.
Hello friends i am BSc Nursing intern.This presentation of mine covers almost each and every aspect related to swine flu.Hope it will help you to increase your knowledge regarding the topic.Looking forward to your feedback.Thank you
Pertusis or Whooping cough class presentation Abhilasha verma
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is characterized by severe coughing fits that can end in a "whooping" sound. It primarily affects children under 5 years old. The disease spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can be prevented through active immunization with the DPT vaccine, which is recommended in 5 doses for children up to age 6.
The document discusses several viral diseases including herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles), rubeola (measles), and epidemic parotitis (mumps). It provides details on the etiology, clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of each disease. The diseases are spread through respiratory droplets, contact with lesions, or sexual contact. Clinical features may include lesions, rashes, fever, and lymphadenopathy. Treatment involves antivirals, analgesics, and supportive care.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is generally a mild viral illness that is often asymptomatic in children but can cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. It spreads through respiratory droplets. While rubella itself is usually not serious, infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome in the fetus, causing defects such as deafness, heart problems, and cataracts. The rubella virus was isolated in 1962. An attenuated vaccine was developed in 1967 and is included in the routine MMR vaccine for children, helping to control outbreaks and prevent congenital rubella syndrome through herd immunity.
The document discusses concession and contrast in language. Concession means accepting part of an idea but putting forth a stronger opposing argument. The document provides examples of verbs, adverbs, and phrases used for concession and contrast, including acknowledge, concede, nevertheless, admittedly, and on the other hand. It also gives collocations used to show contrast, such as poles apart, world of difference, and huge discrepancy.
Three Iraqi students who spent 10 weeks in Iraq this summer provide a more positive view of the country's reconstruction progress than what is typically portrayed in the media. They describe Iraqis as optimistic about the future, with universities and schools reopened, debris being cleared, and reconstruction underway. While violence and instability continue, the students claim most Iraqis want coalition forces to remain until Iraq is ready to stand on its own and fear that Saddam could return if troops withdraw too soon.
The document discusses different types of accommodations for holidays, including campsites, guesthouses, youth hostels, and time-share apartments. It also discusses common exaggerated adjectives used in holiday brochures to describe attractions, such as "breath-taking views", "exotic locations", and "luxurious accommodations". Finally, it provides pronunciation guides for some of the terms.
The document discusses different types of holiday accommodations such as campsites, guesthouses, youth hostels, and time-share apartments. It also discusses package holidays, cruises, and the exaggerated language often used in holiday brochures to describe locations, views, and activities. Typical adjectives seen in brochures include breath-taking, exotic, glamorous, intoxicating, and picturesque.
This document provides guidance on using verb tenses to tell new and old stories in English. For new stories, the introduction should use the third column (present perfect) and details can be questions using the first column with "did" or answers using the first column with "didn't" for negatives and the second column for positives. For old stories, the introduction uses the second column, questions use the first column with "did", and negatives use the first column with "didn't". Examples are provided to illustrate the use of verb tenses in different parts of the stories.
The document discusses having a roof repaired. It states that the author did not want to fix or improve their roof themselves, so they had it repaired by someone else. It provides an example of Lisa having her roof repaired by a workman after it was damaged in a storm.
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1) Over a year after a devastating earthquake hit Italy's Abruzzo region, the needs of the homeless victims are still not being met as winter approaches. 2) Tens of thousands of people were left homeless by the earthquake, and rebuilding the destroyed homes will take years, but temporary housing like train carriages is insufficient. 3) With camps closing for winter and taxes starting again in January, the already struggling victims face new hardships, showing more support is still needed.
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Seven children as young as nine from Romania were found picking spring onions at a farm in Worcestershire, UK. Some of the children were with their parents while others were not. All of the children were working in bad conditions without proper clothing. While child labor is illegal in the UK, an advocacy group notes it remains a significant problem in poorer countries where some children work long hours in difficult conditions due to family poverty.
Millions around the world paid respects on November 11th to those who sacrificed their lives in World War 1. Ceremonies were held in Paris, London, and Ypres, Belgium to honor the over 1.3 million French troops who died during the conflict. People observed silent tributes as Big Ben struck 11am to mark the time the 1918 armistice ending the four year war went into effect. The Last Post was played in memory of those who never returned from the battlefields, with some 100,000 soldiers still lying in Flanders' fields today.
A leading Russian journalist was brutally attacked outside his home. His legs, jaw and fingers were broken and he was placed in an artificial coma. His editor said the assault was likely linked to his coverage of opposition parties. Police have opened a criminal case for attempted murder. Rights groups have criticized Russian authorities for failing to solve previous murders of journalists.
Tony Gatlif is a French film director who has produced and directed films about the Roma people in Europe for 35 years. He is critical of recent policies in France that have led to the dismantling of illegal Roma camps and mass deportations of Roma people. While he acknowledges the deportations are not as severe as those during World War II, he warns that targeting an entire race can lead down a dangerous path. Gatlif hopes that European leaders will address the problems facing Roma people in a way that respects their right to live freely without discrimination.
Robert Redford has come a long way from his struggling days as a young painter sleeping rough on the French Riviera. He is now a 74-year-old Oscar winning actor and director, and founder of the Sundance television channel. Redford chose to launch Sundance internationally in France because it was where he had started his career as an artist and found comfort and community with other artists in Paris. He started the original Sundance Festival in the 1980s to support new filmmakers, which later led to the creation of the Sundance TV channel as a way to continue developing and promoting independent artists. Redford remains actively involved in mentoring young filmmakers through Sundance labs and festivals.
Experts believe that rising temperatures in the Arctic are causing more snow storms in the US and Europe. As the Arctic warms, the atmosphere becomes unstable, changing wind directions. Last winter, this caused cold air to flood south, resulting in storms. Melting ice caps are disrupting typical weather patterns and increasing storm activity farther south.
A cholera outbreak in Haiti has killed at least 135 people. Officials are worried it could spread quickly through camps housing earthquake survivors where conditions are crowded and unsanitary. The World Health Organization is working to educate people on the disease and prevent its transmission through food, water, and person-to-person contact.
A 100-year-old man named Bholaram Das has signed up for a two-year PhD program at a university in India because he has wanted to continue his education for the past 70 years but never had the opportunity to do so until now.
One class ditched their school uniforms for a week to test if uniforms are a waste of time. Some students said they felt more relaxed and class seemed brighter without uniforms. However, the teacher thought behavior had gotten worse as students were messing around more. Opinions were mixed on whether uniforms are necessary, and students were asked to share their views on the school's website.
Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese-French writer who was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1949. He comes from a cultured Lebanese family with a tradition of business and journalism. Maalouf attended French schools in Lebanon and became a journalist after studying sociology and economics. When asked which of his identities as a Lebanese, Christian, Arab, or European person he values most, Maalouf responds that he identifies most strongly with whichever group is facing difficulties, saying he feels Lebanese when Lebanon has problems and European when issues arise in Europe.
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Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
The document discusses concession and contrast in language. Concession means accepting part of an idea but putting forth a stronger opposing argument. The document provides examples of verbs, adverbs, and phrases used for concession and contrast, including acknowledge, concede, nevertheless, admittedly, and on the other hand. It also gives collocations used to show contrast, such as poles apart, world of difference, and huge discrepancy.
Three Iraqi students who spent 10 weeks in Iraq this summer provide a more positive view of the country's reconstruction progress than what is typically portrayed in the media. They describe Iraqis as optimistic about the future, with universities and schools reopened, debris being cleared, and reconstruction underway. While violence and instability continue, the students claim most Iraqis want coalition forces to remain until Iraq is ready to stand on its own and fear that Saddam could return if troops withdraw too soon.
The document discusses different types of accommodations for holidays, including campsites, guesthouses, youth hostels, and time-share apartments. It also discusses common exaggerated adjectives used in holiday brochures to describe attractions, such as "breath-taking views", "exotic locations", and "luxurious accommodations". Finally, it provides pronunciation guides for some of the terms.
The document discusses different types of holiday accommodations such as campsites, guesthouses, youth hostels, and time-share apartments. It also discusses package holidays, cruises, and the exaggerated language often used in holiday brochures to describe locations, views, and activities. Typical adjectives seen in brochures include breath-taking, exotic, glamorous, intoxicating, and picturesque.
This document provides guidance on using verb tenses to tell new and old stories in English. For new stories, the introduction should use the third column (present perfect) and details can be questions using the first column with "did" or answers using the first column with "didn't" for negatives and the second column for positives. For old stories, the introduction uses the second column, questions use the first column with "did", and negatives use the first column with "didn't". Examples are provided to illustrate the use of verb tenses in different parts of the stories.
The document discusses having a roof repaired. It states that the author did not want to fix or improve their roof themselves, so they had it repaired by someone else. It provides an example of Lisa having her roof repaired by a workman after it was damaged in a storm.
A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody in Sweden on suspicion of being behind a series of possibly racially motivated shootings over the past year in the city of Malmo, which has a large immigrant population. The man is being held on suspicion of murder in one shooting and seven other shootings, where all of the victims had immigrant backgrounds. Police have been investigating 15 shootings total in Malmo over the past year, including one fatal shooting, and said in October that the shootings may have been racially motivated.
Israeli authorities have charged the imam of a mosque in Nazareth, Nazim Mahmoud Salim, with inciting violence against Pope Benedict during his 2009 visit to Israel and supporting al Qaeda. Salim is accused of preaching "an ideological world view identical to that of global jihad" in his sermons over the past decade and publishing materials supporting al Qaeda. He is also quoted from a 2009 sermon saying "the pope prepares himself at the gate of the Vatican and at the head of a crusade against the Islamic world...we will expel the pope from Nazareth." Salim remains in custody until the legal proceedings conclude.
1) Over a year after a devastating earthquake hit Italy's Abruzzo region, the needs of the homeless victims are still not being met as winter approaches. 2) Tens of thousands of people were left homeless by the earthquake, and rebuilding the destroyed homes will take years, but temporary housing like train carriages is insufficient. 3) With camps closing for winter and taxes starting again in January, the already struggling victims face new hardships, showing more support is still needed.
Millions around the world paid respects to those who sacrificed their lives in World War 1 on Armistice Day. In Paris and London, government officials and crowds observed silent tributes to honor the over 1.3 million French troops who died. Small ceremonies also took place in Ypres, Belgium to remember the bloody battles fought there, where 100,000 soldiers who never returned from the battlefields still lay in Flanders' fields.
Seven children as young as nine from Romania were found picking spring onions at a farm in Worcestershire, UK. Some of the children were with their parents while others were not. All of the children were working in bad conditions without proper clothing. While child labor is illegal in the UK, an advocacy group notes it remains a significant problem in poorer countries where some children work long hours in difficult conditions due to family poverty.
Millions around the world paid respects on November 11th to those who sacrificed their lives in World War 1. Ceremonies were held in Paris, London, and Ypres, Belgium to honor the over 1.3 million French troops who died during the conflict. People observed silent tributes as Big Ben struck 11am to mark the time the 1918 armistice ending the four year war went into effect. The Last Post was played in memory of those who never returned from the battlefields, with some 100,000 soldiers still lying in Flanders' fields today.
A leading Russian journalist was brutally attacked outside his home. His legs, jaw and fingers were broken and he was placed in an artificial coma. His editor said the assault was likely linked to his coverage of opposition parties. Police have opened a criminal case for attempted murder. Rights groups have criticized Russian authorities for failing to solve previous murders of journalists.
Tony Gatlif is a French film director who has produced and directed films about the Roma people in Europe for 35 years. He is critical of recent policies in France that have led to the dismantling of illegal Roma camps and mass deportations of Roma people. While he acknowledges the deportations are not as severe as those during World War II, he warns that targeting an entire race can lead down a dangerous path. Gatlif hopes that European leaders will address the problems facing Roma people in a way that respects their right to live freely without discrimination.
Robert Redford has come a long way from his struggling days as a young painter sleeping rough on the French Riviera. He is now a 74-year-old Oscar winning actor and director, and founder of the Sundance television channel. Redford chose to launch Sundance internationally in France because it was where he had started his career as an artist and found comfort and community with other artists in Paris. He started the original Sundance Festival in the 1980s to support new filmmakers, which later led to the creation of the Sundance TV channel as a way to continue developing and promoting independent artists. Redford remains actively involved in mentoring young filmmakers through Sundance labs and festivals.
Experts believe that rising temperatures in the Arctic are causing more snow storms in the US and Europe. As the Arctic warms, the atmosphere becomes unstable, changing wind directions. Last winter, this caused cold air to flood south, resulting in storms. Melting ice caps are disrupting typical weather patterns and increasing storm activity farther south.
A cholera outbreak in Haiti has killed at least 135 people. Officials are worried it could spread quickly through camps housing earthquake survivors where conditions are crowded and unsanitary. The World Health Organization is working to educate people on the disease and prevent its transmission through food, water, and person-to-person contact.
A 100-year-old man named Bholaram Das has signed up for a two-year PhD program at a university in India because he has wanted to continue his education for the past 70 years but never had the opportunity to do so until now.
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Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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1. ENGLISH 4 READING
GLOBAL PROBLEMS
How do I protect my child from swine flu?
BBC NEWS, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8357787.stm
By Carley Bowman
How can I protect my child from swine flu? It is a
question that has kept me awake at night.
For several weeks I have been waiting anxiously for my
G_____ (A1) to call my three-year-old son Ben in for the
vaccine (B1).
But when the call finally came questions flooded into my
mind.
Is it s_____?
(A2) Does he really need it? Will he suffer any
side (B2)-effects? What are the r_____ (A3) if he doesn't
have it?
There will be many families facing the same questions across
the UK.
We are no different, other than my son is one of the first Ben is at risk of complications from
batch of patients (B3) to receive the swine flu va_____ swine flu
(A4) as the immunisation programme rolls out through GP surgeries (B4).
Doctor's advice
r_____ (A5)" group as he has a complex heart condition (B5) and
He is in the priority "at
recently had his airway reconstructed in pioneering sur_____ (A6) at Great Ormond Street
Hospital.
In reality, my son is equally at risk from seasonal I know that giving my son the
influenza (B6). vaccine is in his best interest
He has had the annual fl_____ (A7) vaccine each year of
his life. I have never before questioned whether that is the Advice to pregnant women
right course of action.
I have simply taken the advice of Ben's doctors.
However, it has been very hard to ignore the press coverage over recent weeks and months -
particularly those reports questioning whether the swine flu vaccine is safe or has been fast-
tracked without sufficient time for testing and assessing the potential side-effects (B7) .
As a journalist I have tried to sift through all the information available on swine flu and weigh
up the evidence.
1
2. ENGLISH 4 READING
GLOBAL PROBLEMS
But as a parent it is very difficult to ignore some of the more alarming headlines in the press
and sense of fear the word "pan_____ (A8) " creates.
I know that giving my son the vaccine is in his best interest (B8).
It has undergone significant human tr_____ (A9) and has been approved by the European
Medicines Agency which is responsible for licensing new treatments (B9).
In fact, seasonal flu vaccines follow a similar fast-track system as the medic_____ (A10) has
to be tailored to each new flu outbreak (B10).
But that does not stop me from worrying about making the right decision.
Treading water
I have a lot of experience of paediatric intensive care units, sitting beside my child while he
struggles to fight off one serious inf_____ (A11) after another and praying the drugs
pumping into his body will finally help him turn the corner onto the road of recovery (B11).
In my head and my heart I know I must do everything possible to protect him from that again.
As my _____P (A12) explained, handling this pandemic (B12) is not an exact science but
doctors are acting on the data and information they are able to collate as it runs its course.
They say Ben should have it. I believe they are right.
As a family, we have been treading water for months, not able to send our little boy back to
nurs_____ (A13) as he would be most likely to catch (B13) swine flu there.
We have been unable to socialise comfortably with other people showing cou_____ (A14) and
cold symptoms in case they harbour (B14) the virus.
It feels like danger is everywhere.
vac_____ (A15) is not a complete guarantee but, on
It is tiring. We want our lives back. The
balance, gives Ben the best chance of staying symptom (B15) free - and lowering the stress
levels of his parents.
2
3. ENGLISH 4 READING
GLOBAL PROBLEMS
How do I protect my child from swine flu?
BBC NEWS, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8357787.stm
By Carley Bowman
How can I protect my child from swine flu? It is a
question that has kept me awake at night.
For several weeks I have been waiting anxiously for my
GP(A1) to call my three-year-old son Ben in for the
va_____(B1).
But when the call finally came questions flooded into my
mind.
Is it safe?
(A2) Does he really need it? Will he suffer any
s_____ (B2)-effects? What are the risks (A3) if he
doesn't have it?
There will be many families facing the same questions
across the UK.
We are no different, other than my son is one of the first Ben is at risk of complications from
batch of pat_____ (B3) to receive the swine flu vaccine swine flu
(A4) as the immunisation programme rolls out through GP surg_____ (B4).
Doctor's advice
risk (A5)" group as he has a complex heart con_____ (B5) and
He is in the priority "at
recently had his airway reconstructed in pioneering surgery (A6) at Great Ormond Street
Hospital.
In reality, my son is equally at risk from seasonal I know that giving my son the
inf_____ (B6). vaccine is in his best interest
He has had the annual flu (A7) vaccine each year of his
life. I have never before questioned whether that is the Advice to pregnant women
right course of action.
I have simply taken the advice of Ben's doctors.
However, it has been very hard to ignore the press coverage over recent weeks and months -
particularly those reports questioning whether the swine flu vaccine is safe or has been fast-
tracked without sufficient time for testing and assessing the potential side-e_____ (B7) .
As a journalist I have tried to sift through all the information available on swine flu and weigh
up the evidence.
3
4. ENGLISH 4 READING
GLOBAL PROBLEMS
But as a parent it is very difficult to ignore some of the more alarming headlines in the press
and sense of fear the word "pandemic (A8) " creates.
I know that giving my son the vaccine is in his best int_____(B8).
It has undergone significant human trials (A9) and has been approved by the European
Medicines Agency which is responsible for licensing new treat_____ (B9).
In fact, seasonal flu vaccines follow a similar fast-track system as the medication (A10)
has to be tailored to each new flu out_____ (B10).
But that does not stop me from worrying about making the right decision.
Treading water
I have a lot of experience of paediatric intensive care units, sitting beside my child while he
struggles to fight off one serious infection (A11) after another and praying the drugs
pumping into his body will finally help him turn the corner onto the road of recov_____
(B11).
In my head and my heart I know I must do everything possible to protect him from that
again.
As my GP (A12) explained, handling this pand_____ (B12) is not an exact science but
doctors are acting on the data and information they are able to collate as it runs its course.
They say Ben should have it. I believe they are right.
As a family, we have been treading water for months, not able to send our little boy back to
nursery (A13) as he would be most likely to c_____ (B13) swine flu there.
We have been unable to socialise comfortably with other people showing cough (A14) and
cold symptoms in case they harb_____ (B14) the virus.
It feels like danger is everywhere.
vaccine (A15) is not a complete guarantee but, on
It is tiring. We want our lives back. The
balance, gives Ben the best chance of staying sy_____ (B15) free - and lowering the stress
levels of his parents.
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How do I protect my child from swine flu?
BBC NEWS, FRIDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8357787.stm
By Carley Bowman
How can I protect my child from swine flu?
It is a question that has kept me awake at
night.
For several weeks I have been waiting anxiously
for my GP to call my three-year-old son Ben in
for the vaccine.
But when the call finally came questions flooded
into my mind.
Is it safe? Does he really need it? Will he suffer
any side-effects? What are the risks if he doesn't
have it?
There will be many families facing the same
questions across the UK. Ben is at risk of complications from
We are no different, other than my son is one of swine flu
the first batch of patients to receive the swine flu vaccine as the immunisation
programme rolls out through GP surgeries.
Doctor's advice
He is in the priority "at risk" group as he has a complex heart condition and recently
had his airway reconstructed in pioneering surgery at Great Ormond Street
Hospital.
In reality, my son is equally at risk from I know that giving my son the
seasonal influenza. vaccine is in his best interest
He has had the annual flu vaccine each year of
his life. I have never before questioned whether Advice to pregnant women
that is the right course of action.
I have simply taken the advice of Ben's doctors.
However, it has been very hard to ignore the press coverage over recent weeks and
months - particularly those reports questioning whether the swine flu vaccine is
safe or has been fast-tracked without sufficient time for testing and assessing the
potential side-effects.
As a journalist I have tried to sift through all the information available on swine flu
and weigh up the evidence.
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But as a parent it is very difficult to ignore some of the more alarming headlines in
the press and sense of fear the word "pandemic" creates.
I know that giving my son the vaccine is in his best interest.
It has undergone significant human trials and has been approved by the European
Medicines Agency which is responsible for licensing new treatments.
In fact, seasonal flu vaccines follow a similar fast-track system as the medication
has to be tailored to each new flu outbreak.
But that does not stop me from worrying about making the right decision.
Treading water
I have a lot of experience of paediatric intensive care units, sitting beside my child
while he struggles to fight off one serious infection after another and praying the
drugs pumping into his body will finally help him turn the corner onto the road of
recovery.
In my head and my heart I know I must do everything possible to protect him from
that again.
As my GP explained, handling this pandemic is not an exact science but doctors are
acting on the data and information they are able to collate as it runs its course.
They say Ben should have it. I believe they are right.
As a family, we have been treading water for months, not able to send our little boy
back to nursery as he would be most likely to catch swine flu there.
We have been unable to socialise comfortably with other people showing cough and
cold symptoms in case they harbour the virus.
It feels like danger is everywhere.
It is tiring. We want our lives back. The vaccine is not a complete guarantee but, on
balance, gives Ben the best chance of staying symptom free - and lowering the
stress levels of his parents.
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