The document discusses a campaign by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) called "Wipe Out the Whoop" which aims to raise awareness about the need for adult and adolescent booster vaccination against whooping cough. Actor and mother Cheryl Hines is partnering with NFID on the campaign to encourage mothers to get vaccinated themselves and ensure family members who interact with infants also get vaccinated. Whooping cough cases have been rising in recent years, with about one-third of cases occurring in adults whose childhood immunity has worn off. The campaign hopes to educate mothers on the importance of vaccination to protect their families, especially vulnerable infants, against this serious disease.
- The document discusses the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) pandemic of 2009 and provides information about pandemic preparedness.
- It explains that H1N1 is a new strain of influenza that is spreading from person to person and has caused the WHO to declare phase 6 pandemic status.
- Recommendations include practicing good hygiene, staying home if ill, getting medical care if symptoms are severe, and stockpiling some supplies in case of quarantine.
How much do you know about H1N1? Find out:
• Why it caused a pandemic.
• How it’s transmitted.
• What the symptoms are.
• How long it can survive on restaurant surfaces.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get tips to prevent flu viruses from spreading among employees and customers. Find out what you can do now to prepare for fall flu season in this one-hour, NRA members-only webinar. This invaluable education session, developed with Ecolab, will show you the potential impact of a pandemic and how to educate employees and guests about possible risks. Listen to the archived recording at http://bit.ly/avLwHX .
The document summarizes key information about several vaccine-preventable diseases including measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, and chickenpox. It provides details on the infectious agents, reservoirs, modes of transmission, incubation periods, typical clinical manifestations, and potential complications for each disease. Vaccine recommendations for children and adolescents are also listed for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis combinations.
The document discusses Influenza A(H1N1), also known as swine flu. It originated from a combination of pig, bird, and human viruses. While it was originally called swine flu, the virus infecting humans is different from those typically found in pigs. The virus can spread from human to human and causes flu-like symptoms. There is no vaccine yet, but antiviral drugs can treat it. Proper hygiene and avoiding contact with infected individuals are recommended to prevent spread.
The document provides information about novel H1N1 influenza, including:
- It first emerged in 2009 and has spread rapidly worldwide. It affects mostly children and young adults.
- Symptoms are similar to seasonal flu but vomiting and diarrhea may be more common. There is no vaccine yet.
- Basic prevention steps include handwashing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and staying home when sick. People at high risk may need medical treatment.
Swine flu H1N1 Quiz - India Epidemic 2015 - what every pediatrician should knowGaurav Gupta
A fun quiz for family practitioners & pediatricians in India to test their knowledge about the ongoing 2015 H1N1 epidemic.
Would be of interest to parents too.
This document provides information about novel influenza A(H1N1), also known as swine flu. It discusses what swine flu is, how it spreads from person to person, its symptoms, risk factors, prevention methods, treatment options, and guidance on when to seek medical care. It aims to educate people on swine flu and help protect themselves and others from infection.
- The document discusses the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) pandemic of 2009 and provides information about pandemic preparedness.
- It explains that H1N1 is a new strain of influenza that is spreading from person to person and has caused the WHO to declare phase 6 pandemic status.
- Recommendations include practicing good hygiene, staying home if ill, getting medical care if symptoms are severe, and stockpiling some supplies in case of quarantine.
How much do you know about H1N1? Find out:
• Why it caused a pandemic.
• How it’s transmitted.
• What the symptoms are.
• How long it can survive on restaurant surfaces.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get tips to prevent flu viruses from spreading among employees and customers. Find out what you can do now to prepare for fall flu season in this one-hour, NRA members-only webinar. This invaluable education session, developed with Ecolab, will show you the potential impact of a pandemic and how to educate employees and guests about possible risks. Listen to the archived recording at http://bit.ly/avLwHX .
The document summarizes key information about several vaccine-preventable diseases including measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, and chickenpox. It provides details on the infectious agents, reservoirs, modes of transmission, incubation periods, typical clinical manifestations, and potential complications for each disease. Vaccine recommendations for children and adolescents are also listed for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis combinations.
The document discusses Influenza A(H1N1), also known as swine flu. It originated from a combination of pig, bird, and human viruses. While it was originally called swine flu, the virus infecting humans is different from those typically found in pigs. The virus can spread from human to human and causes flu-like symptoms. There is no vaccine yet, but antiviral drugs can treat it. Proper hygiene and avoiding contact with infected individuals are recommended to prevent spread.
The document provides information about novel H1N1 influenza, including:
- It first emerged in 2009 and has spread rapidly worldwide. It affects mostly children and young adults.
- Symptoms are similar to seasonal flu but vomiting and diarrhea may be more common. There is no vaccine yet.
- Basic prevention steps include handwashing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and staying home when sick. People at high risk may need medical treatment.
Swine flu H1N1 Quiz - India Epidemic 2015 - what every pediatrician should knowGaurav Gupta
A fun quiz for family practitioners & pediatricians in India to test their knowledge about the ongoing 2015 H1N1 epidemic.
Would be of interest to parents too.
This document provides information about novel influenza A(H1N1), also known as swine flu. It discusses what swine flu is, how it spreads from person to person, its symptoms, risk factors, prevention methods, treatment options, and guidance on when to seek medical care. It aims to educate people on swine flu and help protect themselves and others from infection.
Immunization clinic remains crucial regardless of what the media says. The relevance of
childhood vaccinations has been relegated to the background by the antivaccination
The document discusses swine influenza, also known as swine flu. It provides details on what swine flu is, its current status and incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, transmission, and prevention. The key points are:
- Swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs that has expanded to human-to-human transmission. The CDC has confirmed 7 cases in California.
- Symptoms are like seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat and lack of appetite. Internationally some reported diarrhea and vomiting.
- It spreads through droplets from coughs or sneezes and touching contaminated surfaces.
- To prevent spread, stay home when sick, practice hand hygiene and use protective equipment
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT SWINE FLU
As the cases of swine flu
re-surfacing across the Country,
it is important to demolish
myths about the disease and
adopt the right ways to deal
with its threat.
The top five causes of under-five deaths in Sega, Kenya are pneumonia, diarrheal disease, malaria, malnutrition, and delivery complications within the first two weeks of life. Preventing these deaths requires building a community that can prevent, diagnose, and treat each cause through vaccination, nutrition, sanitation, medical equipment and supplies, and skilled birth attendants. Malnutrition is associated with half of all under-five deaths.
This document discusses communicable diseases. It defines communicable diseases as diseases that can spread from one person to another through various modes of transmission like air, water, food, or contact. Some common communicable diseases mentioned include influenza, polio, typhoid, measles, mumps, chickenpox, tuberculosis, and AIDS. It also discusses immunity and how the body develops immunity to diseases either naturally after suffering from an illness or artificially through vaccination. Preventing the spread of communicable diseases requires measures like maintaining hygiene, immunization, and promptly treating illnesses.
The document provides information about several common childhood vaccines:
- BCG prevents tuberculosis while vaccines like DTaP/DTP, Hepatitis B, rotavirus, polio, pneumococcal, influenza, MMR, typhoid, hepatitis A, HPV, and chickenpox protect against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases.
- The diseases spread through various means like coughing/sneezing, contaminated food/water, or sexual contact. Vaccines are recommended to be given as part of regular well-child visits to provide protection.
This document provides information about swine influenza, including what it is, its epidemiology, the virus that causes it, how it is transmitted, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It notes that swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs that can sometimes infect humans. The 2009 outbreak was caused by a new H1N1 virus formed from genetic reassortment. Transmission is through direct or airborne contact with infected pigs or close contact with infected humans. Symptoms in humans are similar to seasonal flu. Diagnosis involves PCR or serology tests. Treatment focuses on supportive care, with antivirals and antibiotics for secondary infections if needed. Prevention involves measures like handwashing, vaccination of pigs
Varicella, or chickenpox, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox presents as an itchy rash with blister-like lesions that typically resolve within 4 to 6 days. Once infected, the virus remains dormant and can reactivate later in life as shingles. The varicella vaccine effectively prevents chickenpox infection and reduces severity when breakthrough cases occur. Transmission occurs through direct contact or airborne routes, with infected individuals being contagious from 1-2 days before the rash appears until lesions crust over.
This document defines communicable diseases and provides information on common viral and bacterial infections in children. It discusses how communicable diseases are transmitted and symptoms, diagnosis, and management of specific diseases like varicella, measles, pertussis, tuberculosis, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and HIV/AIDS. Prevention strategies like immunizations, hand washing, and protective equipment are also outlined.
This document provides information about swine flu, including how it spreads, symptoms, and prevention methods. It explains that swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza viruses that can spread from pigs to humans. The key symptoms in people are similar to seasonal flu. It emphasizes that prevention is important, as the virus can spread from person to person. It recommends covering coughs and sneezes, frequent hand washing, and avoiding contact with sick individuals.
Swine flu, also known as H1N1, is a respiratory virus that normally infects pigs but can be transmitted to humans. The current H1N1 virus is contagious between humans. Symptoms are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, cough, and sore throat. It spreads through coughing or sneezing of infected individuals. While there is no vaccine yet, antiviral drugs can treat and prevent infection. Proper hand washing and avoiding contact with sick individuals are recommended for prevention.
Communicable diseases such as encephalitis, meningitis, tetanus, rabies, poliomyelitis, dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, diphtheria, pertussis and measles are discussed. For each disease, the causative agent, modes of transmission, incubation period, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, medical treatment, nursing management and prevention are summarized. The document provides an overview of major communicable diseases affecting different body systems and chains of infection.
This document discusses the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. It describes how in April 2009, a novel H1N1 virus was detected in two unrelated children in Southern California, which had a unique combination of genes not previously seen in swine or human influenza viruses. This triggered increased surveillance and testing, which found retrospective evidence of outbreaks in Mexico in February/March. By June 2009 the WHO declared it a global pandemic of this novel H1N1 virus.
This document summarizes several common contagious diseases including their symptoms, causes, and prevention methods. It discusses diseases like conjunctivitis, chronic bronchitis, the common cold, chickenpox, cholera, whooping cough, measles, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and more. For each disease, it provides 2-3 key symptoms and highlights important actions people can take to prevent the spread of disease and seek treatment if needed.
The document discusses the H1N1 swine flu virus. It states that this virus is contagious and spreading from human to human. Symptoms are similar to regular flu and include fever, cough, and fatigue. The virus spreads through coughing, sneezing or touching contaminated surfaces. Antiviral drugs can treat the virus if started soon after symptoms appear. Proper hand washing and avoiding contact with infected individuals are recommended to prevent spreading the virus.
The document discusses swine flu, including its virology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and vaccination. It describes swine flu as a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes death. Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and vomiting. Rapid diagnostic tests and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction tests can diagnose swine flu. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are recommended for treatment, and vaccination is recommended for prevention.
The document discusses how diseases like polio, the Spanish flu, and measles were once widespread threats but are now reemerging due to falling vaccination rates fueled by disinformation. It notes that polio paralyzed thousands in the US in 1952, the 1918 Spanish flu killed 50-100 million globally, and measles was once a top child killer. Now, outbreaks of these vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise as anti-vaccine rhetoric has influenced some to refuse vaccines, undermining herd immunity and putting public health at risk. The scientific consensus is that vaccines save lives.
This document discusses the importance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for infant nutrition and development. It notes that DHA is an important nutrient for brain and eye development in infants and is present in breast milk. A new line of baby foods called Beech-Nut First Advantage has been introduced that contains DHA and arachidonic acid to provide these nutrients to babies who are eating solid foods. The document provides tips on nutrition for expectant mothers, breastfeeding babies, introducing solid foods, and packing lunches for older children to encourage healthy eating habits from an early age.
The document outlines the timeline and gameplay elements for a monster hunting game. A group of teenagers find a diary describing encounters with "The Jack Monster" and decide to investigate. They find the abandoned house and torn diary pages, then must use detective skills and choices to understand the story as it unfolds, with RPG elements incorporating player decision-making.
The document discusses a campaign by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) called "Wipe Out the Whoop" which aims to raise awareness about the need for adult and adolescent booster vaccination against whooping cough. Actor and mother Cheryl Hines is partnering with NFID on the campaign to encourage mothers to get vaccinated themselves and ensure family members who interact with infants also get vaccinated. Whooping cough cases have been rising in recent years, with about one-third of cases occurring in adults whose childhood immunity has worn off. The campaign hopes to educate mothers on the importance of vaccination to protect their families, especially vulnerable infants.
Sunrise Management & Consulting saw positive press coverage from April 2014 to July 2015. Articles discussed Sunrise's growth and investments in upstate New York markets, the benefits of renting properties managed by Sunrise, and rising rental rates in areas such as Albany, Buffalo, and Hartford. Specific properties mentioned included renovated loft apartments in former schools and buildings utilizing green energy in Colonie, New York.
Immunization clinic remains crucial regardless of what the media says. The relevance of
childhood vaccinations has been relegated to the background by the antivaccination
The document discusses swine influenza, also known as swine flu. It provides details on what swine flu is, its current status and incidence, symptoms, diagnosis, transmission, and prevention. The key points are:
- Swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs that has expanded to human-to-human transmission. The CDC has confirmed 7 cases in California.
- Symptoms are like seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat and lack of appetite. Internationally some reported diarrhea and vomiting.
- It spreads through droplets from coughs or sneezes and touching contaminated surfaces.
- To prevent spread, stay home when sick, practice hand hygiene and use protective equipment
MYTHS & FACTS ABOUT SWINE FLU
As the cases of swine flu
re-surfacing across the Country,
it is important to demolish
myths about the disease and
adopt the right ways to deal
with its threat.
The top five causes of under-five deaths in Sega, Kenya are pneumonia, diarrheal disease, malaria, malnutrition, and delivery complications within the first two weeks of life. Preventing these deaths requires building a community that can prevent, diagnose, and treat each cause through vaccination, nutrition, sanitation, medical equipment and supplies, and skilled birth attendants. Malnutrition is associated with half of all under-five deaths.
This document discusses communicable diseases. It defines communicable diseases as diseases that can spread from one person to another through various modes of transmission like air, water, food, or contact. Some common communicable diseases mentioned include influenza, polio, typhoid, measles, mumps, chickenpox, tuberculosis, and AIDS. It also discusses immunity and how the body develops immunity to diseases either naturally after suffering from an illness or artificially through vaccination. Preventing the spread of communicable diseases requires measures like maintaining hygiene, immunization, and promptly treating illnesses.
The document provides information about several common childhood vaccines:
- BCG prevents tuberculosis while vaccines like DTaP/DTP, Hepatitis B, rotavirus, polio, pneumococcal, influenza, MMR, typhoid, hepatitis A, HPV, and chickenpox protect against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases.
- The diseases spread through various means like coughing/sneezing, contaminated food/water, or sexual contact. Vaccines are recommended to be given as part of regular well-child visits to provide protection.
This document provides information about swine influenza, including what it is, its epidemiology, the virus that causes it, how it is transmitted, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It notes that swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs that can sometimes infect humans. The 2009 outbreak was caused by a new H1N1 virus formed from genetic reassortment. Transmission is through direct or airborne contact with infected pigs or close contact with infected humans. Symptoms in humans are similar to seasonal flu. Diagnosis involves PCR or serology tests. Treatment focuses on supportive care, with antivirals and antibiotics for secondary infections if needed. Prevention involves measures like handwashing, vaccination of pigs
Varicella, or chickenpox, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox presents as an itchy rash with blister-like lesions that typically resolve within 4 to 6 days. Once infected, the virus remains dormant and can reactivate later in life as shingles. The varicella vaccine effectively prevents chickenpox infection and reduces severity when breakthrough cases occur. Transmission occurs through direct contact or airborne routes, with infected individuals being contagious from 1-2 days before the rash appears until lesions crust over.
This document defines communicable diseases and provides information on common viral and bacterial infections in children. It discusses how communicable diseases are transmitted and symptoms, diagnosis, and management of specific diseases like varicella, measles, pertussis, tuberculosis, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and HIV/AIDS. Prevention strategies like immunizations, hand washing, and protective equipment are also outlined.
This document provides information about swine flu, including how it spreads, symptoms, and prevention methods. It explains that swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs caused by influenza viruses that can spread from pigs to humans. The key symptoms in people are similar to seasonal flu. It emphasizes that prevention is important, as the virus can spread from person to person. It recommends covering coughs and sneezes, frequent hand washing, and avoiding contact with sick individuals.
Swine flu, also known as H1N1, is a respiratory virus that normally infects pigs but can be transmitted to humans. The current H1N1 virus is contagious between humans. Symptoms are similar to seasonal flu and include fever, cough, and sore throat. It spreads through coughing or sneezing of infected individuals. While there is no vaccine yet, antiviral drugs can treat and prevent infection. Proper hand washing and avoiding contact with sick individuals are recommended for prevention.
Communicable diseases such as encephalitis, meningitis, tetanus, rabies, poliomyelitis, dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, diphtheria, pertussis and measles are discussed. For each disease, the causative agent, modes of transmission, incubation period, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, medical treatment, nursing management and prevention are summarized. The document provides an overview of major communicable diseases affecting different body systems and chains of infection.
This document discusses the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. It describes how in April 2009, a novel H1N1 virus was detected in two unrelated children in Southern California, which had a unique combination of genes not previously seen in swine or human influenza viruses. This triggered increased surveillance and testing, which found retrospective evidence of outbreaks in Mexico in February/March. By June 2009 the WHO declared it a global pandemic of this novel H1N1 virus.
This document summarizes several common contagious diseases including their symptoms, causes, and prevention methods. It discusses diseases like conjunctivitis, chronic bronchitis, the common cold, chickenpox, cholera, whooping cough, measles, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and more. For each disease, it provides 2-3 key symptoms and highlights important actions people can take to prevent the spread of disease and seek treatment if needed.
The document discusses the H1N1 swine flu virus. It states that this virus is contagious and spreading from human to human. Symptoms are similar to regular flu and include fever, cough, and fatigue. The virus spreads through coughing, sneezing or touching contaminated surfaces. Antiviral drugs can treat the virus if started soon after symptoms appear. Proper hand washing and avoiding contact with infected individuals are recommended to prevent spreading the virus.
The document discusses swine flu, including its virology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and vaccination. It describes swine flu as a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes death. Common symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and vomiting. Rapid diagnostic tests and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction tests can diagnose swine flu. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are recommended for treatment, and vaccination is recommended for prevention.
The document discusses how diseases like polio, the Spanish flu, and measles were once widespread threats but are now reemerging due to falling vaccination rates fueled by disinformation. It notes that polio paralyzed thousands in the US in 1952, the 1918 Spanish flu killed 50-100 million globally, and measles was once a top child killer. Now, outbreaks of these vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise as anti-vaccine rhetoric has influenced some to refuse vaccines, undermining herd immunity and putting public health at risk. The scientific consensus is that vaccines save lives.
This document discusses the importance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for infant nutrition and development. It notes that DHA is an important nutrient for brain and eye development in infants and is present in breast milk. A new line of baby foods called Beech-Nut First Advantage has been introduced that contains DHA and arachidonic acid to provide these nutrients to babies who are eating solid foods. The document provides tips on nutrition for expectant mothers, breastfeeding babies, introducing solid foods, and packing lunches for older children to encourage healthy eating habits from an early age.
The document outlines the timeline and gameplay elements for a monster hunting game. A group of teenagers find a diary describing encounters with "The Jack Monster" and decide to investigate. They find the abandoned house and torn diary pages, then must use detective skills and choices to understand the story as it unfolds, with RPG elements incorporating player decision-making.
The document discusses a campaign by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) called "Wipe Out the Whoop" which aims to raise awareness about the need for adult and adolescent booster vaccination against whooping cough. Actor and mother Cheryl Hines is partnering with NFID on the campaign to encourage mothers to get vaccinated themselves and ensure family members who interact with infants also get vaccinated. Whooping cough cases have been rising in recent years, with about one-third of cases occurring in adults whose childhood immunity has worn off. The campaign hopes to educate mothers on the importance of vaccination to protect their families, especially vulnerable infants.
Sunrise Management & Consulting saw positive press coverage from April 2014 to July 2015. Articles discussed Sunrise's growth and investments in upstate New York markets, the benefits of renting properties managed by Sunrise, and rising rental rates in areas such as Albany, Buffalo, and Hartford. Specific properties mentioned included renovated loft apartments in former schools and buildings utilizing green energy in Colonie, New York.
This document summarizes key findings from Deloitte's Global Defense Outlook 2015 report. It finds that rapid economic growth in Asia is shifting the focus of global defense spending away from higher-income Western nations towards lower-income nations like China. While US defense spending remains the largest, China's defense budget is projected to increase significantly and surpass many US allies. The trends are driving down global militarization as defense budgets become less important to national economies. However, vulnerabilities to cyber threats are rising for higher-income nations. Managing these changes will pose challenges for defense policymakers regarding relationships in Asia, responding to globalization of the defense industry, and rising military personnel costs.
Aftab Khan is applying for a position as a crane operator. He has over 13 years of experience operating various crawler and mobile cranes up to 500 tons, including models from Demag, Liebherr, Kobelco, and Terex. He is currently employed with Modern Mechanical, Electrical and Transport Company in Bahrain, and holds the necessary licenses and qualifications to work as a crane operator.
How Docker didn't invent containers (Docker Meetup Brno #1)Pavel Snajdr
This document discusses the history of container technologies beginning with FreeBSD Jails in 1998 and the origins of OpenVZ in 2001. It describes how various container features like namespaces and cgroups were developed over time by different projects and eventually merged into the Linux kernel. It notes that Docker popularized containers for application deployment but is only one of several tools for managing containers, and that OpenVZ remains the most full-featured and mature container platform overall. The document concludes that containers and Docker are not the same, and one should consider whether their actual needs are for containers generally or Docker specifically.
The document discusses the benefits of a smart home system called a Loxone Smart Home. It can centrally control and automate various systems in the home like lighting, heating, security, appliances, and entertainment. The core of the system is the Loxone Miniserver which connects all devices and allows them to communicate and be controlled together or individually using switches, mobile apps, tablets, and PCs both inside and outside the home. It aims to make the home easier to control, more comfortable, efficient, and safe.
NYSHIP provides affordable and comprehensive health insurance to over 1.2 million public employees in New York State through two plan options - Empire Plan and Excelsior Plan. It offers low and stable premium increases, negotiated rates with healthcare partners, and a large pool of enrollees. Administration is simple for participating agencies through the Department of Civil Service Employee Benefits Division. NYSHIP delivers periodic reports and support to help agencies manage benefits. The plans provide in-network and out-of-network coverage nationwide with few out-of-pocket costs for preventive services and specific medical care.
The document discusses chickenpox (varicella) and the chickenpox vaccine. It begins by describing the symptoms of chickenpox which include a rash, fever, and blisters. It then notes that before the vaccine was introduced in the 1990s, around 4 million cases of chickenpox occurred annually in the US. Hospitalizations due to chickenpox have declined by around 90% since the vaccine was introduced. The document concludes by stating that widespread chickenpox vaccination has led to a significant decline in cases of the disease.
Rotavirus is commonly spread from person to person through the fecal-oral route. It infects the small intestine where replication occurs. Infected children begin shedding the virus in their stool before symptoms appear and can shed over 1 trillion viral particles per gram of stool. Transmission can be reduced through frequent handwashing and treating contaminated materials at high temperatures. Rotavirus infections in adults are generally milder than in children. Vaccines have been developed to help prevent rotavirus infection and gastroenteritis in infants and young children.
Vaccination is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements as it has led to childhood diseases becoming increasingly rare. The chickenpox vaccine introduced in 1995 has substantially reduced the impact of the disease in the United States, with hospitalizations in 2012 being 93% lower than before the vaccine. While once a common childhood illness, widespread vaccination has led to a steady decline in chickenpox cases.
Vaccination has been used for a long time to increase children's immunity and protect them from infectious diseases like measles, polio, whooping cough, rubella and mumps. However, there is ongoing controversy about whether vaccines cause autism. While some people believe vaccines are linked to autism, scientific research has disproven this claim. Multiple case studies have investigated the relationship between vaccines and autism onset but have found no connection.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can be serious, especially for babies. Babies under 6 months old are most at risk. The infection causes severe coughing that makes it difficult for babies to eat, drink or breathe. Vaccination is recommended to prevent pertussis, with boosters needed for adolescents and adults since immunity from the childhood vaccine wears off. Getting vaccinated protects those at highest risk, including young infants.
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Vaccines safety and effectiveness
Do you think vaccination is an important or just harmful substance forced by pharmaceutical companies cooperating with the governments to inject into people? A vaccine can be defined as "biological preparations that, when introduced into the body, cause an individual to acquire immunity to a specific disease” (Davidson. 7). So, for decades, vaccines have been considered one of the best revaluation in medical practice. A long time ago, people all around the world tried to fight with different kinds of fatal diseases by different ways, and one of the most Significant ways is to make a vaccine, to prevent such life-threatening diseases. The first vaccine was against the Smallpox disease. Smallpox is a highly contagious disease and caused a lot of fatalities all around the world, and it is transmitted between people by inhalation of droplets of virus or direct contact with smallpox lesion secretions (Davidson 25). It is a deadly disease, it caused blindness and permanent scars in the patients that survived. Finally, after several attempts to make a vaccine for Smallpox, Edward succeeded to produce an effective and safe vaccine in 1796 by using the cowpox vaccine to protect from smallpox. Cowpox is a disease caused by cows and transferred to a human, and Jenner's theory was based that whoever had cowpox will be immunized against smallpox (Davidson29).“Edward Jenner was an English country doctor who introduced the vaccine for smallpox. Previously a keen practitioner of smallpox inoculation.”
Then, century after century, the vaccine after the vaccine was developed for different kinds of diseases. In the 20th century, one of the most known vaccines was Diphtheria and Tetanus vaccines. Diphtheria is a respiratory illness, causing the release of exotoxin from Corynebacterium diphtheria bacteria which leads to the death of mucous cells in the throat, mouth, and nose, and as a result of cells accumulation the pseudo-membrane are build up and block the airways of the patients which causes death (Davidson42) After years of experiments and trials to make a vaccine to fight this disease, Gaston Ramona French veterinarian and biologist who realized that attenuated Diphtheria toxin is able to activate the immune system of people without causing serious side effects, and by 1927, the toxoid vaccine was freely used all around the world, and it succeeds to drop the number of cases of diphtheria. Then, by using the same way of toxoid, combined Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid vaccines were produced. Tetanus can be described as a nerves system infection that leads to spasm and contract of body muscles, especially jaw muscles which make the patients unable to open their mouths (Davidson. 44)
Another example of one of the most significant vaccine is a Polio vaccine. Polio disease, mainly affecting children under 5 years old, and leading to paralysis and often to .
Understanding the Resurgence: Whooping cough (pertussis) and measles are highly contagious diseases that were once under control thanks to widespread vaccination programs. However, in recent years, there has been a concerning resurgence of these illnesses in various parts of the world. Factors contributing to this resurgence include vaccine hesitancy, waning immunity, and gaps in vaccination coverage.
The Importance of Vaccination: Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent whooping cough and measles outbreaks. Vaccines not only protect individuals who receive them but also contribute to herd immunity, safeguarding those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons. With highly contagious diseases like whooping cough and measles, even small pockets of unvaccinated individuals can lead to widespread outbreaks.
human settlements/communities increased the possibility of a disease infecting many people at a time in a geographical area i.e known as an epidemic. And with time as communities mingled with each other either for trade, war, etc. they spread the diseases to new location fueling the pandemic.
Immunization is widely recognized as one of public health’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Routine childhood immunization can prevent certain illnesses, premature deaths from vaccine-preventable illnesses, and hospitalizations over a lifetime...
Why You Should Get Your Baby Immunized Now.docxJanicaRoiceCua
Do you know how many germs lurk in your home? In other words, how many dirty little creatures there are that are looking to make your life miserable? The answer? A lot!
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Vaccines Safety and Effectiveness
Do you think vaccination is an important or just harmful substance forced by pharmaceutical companies cooperating with the governments to inject into people? Vaccine can be defined as “biological preparations that, when introduced into the body, cause an individual to acquire immunity to a specific disease” (Davidson. 7). So, for decades, vaccines have been considered one of the best revaluation in medical practice. A long time ago, people all around the world tried to fight with different kinds of fatal diseases by different ways, and one of the most Significant ways is to make a vaccine, to prevent such life- threatening diseases. The first vaccine was against the Smallpox disease. Smallpox is a highly contagious disease and caused a lot of fatalities all around the world, and it is transmitted between people by inhalation of droplets of virus or direct contact with smallpox lesion secretions (Davidson 25). It is a deadly disease, it caused blindness and permanent scars in the patients that survived. Finally, after several attempts to make a vaccine for Smallpox, Edward succeeded to produce an effective and safe vaccine in 1796 by using the cowpox vaccine to protect from smallpox. Cowpox is a disease cause by cows and transferred to human, and Jenner’s theory was based that whoever had cowpox will be immunized against smallpox (Davidson 29). “Edward Jenner was an English country doctor who introduced the vaccine for smallpox. Previously a keen practitioner of smallpox inoculation.”
Then, century after century, vaccine after vaccine was developed for different kinds of diseases. In the 20th century, one of the most known vaccines was Diphtheria and Tetanus vaccines. Diphtheria is a respiratory illness, causing the release of exotoxin from Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria which leads to death of mucus cells in the throat, mouth and nose, and as a result of cells accumulation the pseudo-membrane are build up and block the airways of the patients which causes death (Davidson 42) After years of experiments and trials to make a vaccine to fight this disease, Gaston Ramon a French veterinarian and biologist who realized that attenuated Diphtheria toxin is able to activate the immune system of people without causing serious side effects, and by 1927, the toxoid vaccine was freely used all around the world, and it succeeds to drop the number of cases of diphtheria. Then, by using the same way of toxoid, combined Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoid vaccines were produced. Tetanus can be described as a nerves system infection that leads to spasm and contract of body muscles, especially jaw muscles which make the patients unable to open their mouths (Davidson. 44)
Another example of one of the most significant vaccine is a Polio vaccine. Polio disease, mainly affecting children under 5 years old, and leading to paralysis and often to death due to immobilization of respi.
This document provides immunization recommendations for children ages 7 through 18. It recommends vaccines to protect against 15 different diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, influenza, pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus, meningococcal disease, and varicella. The recommendations include which vaccines children should receive at ages 7-10, 11-12, and 13-18, with footnotes providing additional details on timing, doses, and catch-up vaccination for children who missed previous doses.
1. MOMS ASKED TO HELP WIPE OUT SERIOUS INFECTION:
WHOOPING COUGH
– New Campaign Calls on Moms to Vaccinate
Themselves and their Loved Ones Against Whooping Cough –
BETHESDA, MD, [INSERT DATE] – Every mom wants to keep her family healthy and
protected from a life-threatening infection like whooping cough. Many moms routinely
wipe down countertops and wash hands to prevent the spread of germs and infection. But
there is only one way to wipe out whooping cough – booster vaccination.
To raise awareness about the need for adult and adolescent booster vaccination against
this potentially fatal disease, actor and mother Cheryl Hines is teaming up with the
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) on the Wipe Out the Whoop
campaign.
“As a mother, I know how scary it can be to see your baby sick – even the tiniest cough
makes you worry. And anything I can do to prevent my baby from getting sick is
worthwhile,” says Hines, star of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and several major motion
pictures. “That’s why it’s so important for moms, and women thinking of becoming
moms, to get a booster and urge all family members and caregivers to get vaccinated
too.”
“Adults may experience symptoms such as prolonged coughing, which is sometimes so
severe that it causes vomiting and broken ribs – severe cases may result in pneumonia
and even hospitalization,” explains infectious disease specialist and NFID Medical
Director Susan J. Rehm, MD. “We hope that by spreading the word about the importance
of whooping cough booster immunization, moms will be proactive about vaccinating
themselves and their families against this serious infection.”
Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is highly contagious and can easily
spread from an infected person through close contact with others. Childhood immunity
against whooping cough wears off, making adults and adolescents susceptible to
becoming infected and spreading the disease. While symptoms can be debilitating in
adults, whooping cough is life-threatening for infants who are not fully vaccinated.
Studies indicate that, when the source of a case can be traced, moms are responsible for
nearly one-third of whooping cough cases in infants.
2. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that
adults receive a Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) booster for vaccination
against whooping cough in place of the previously recommended Td (tetanus-diphtheria)
booster, with special attention to adults in contact with infants who are under 12 months
of age. Tdap also protects against tetanus and diphtheria – two potentially fatal diseases.
About Whooping Cough
Referred to by the Chinese as the “cough of 100 days,” whooping cough is a highly
contagious respiratory infection characterized by a prolonged, dry cough sometimes
associated with a signature “whoop” sound.
Whooping cough is the only vaccine-preventable disease on the rise in the U.S., and the
dramatic rise in number of cases in recent years has led to concern among many in the
medical and public health fields. In fact, there were more than 20,000 cases of whooping
cough in 2004 and 2005 each year. Approximately one-third of all reported cases of
pertussis are among adults whose immunity from early childhood has waned.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two Tdap vaccines in 2005. One
preparation can be used for both adolescents and adults, and the other has been approved
only for use in adolescents.
About Tetanus
Tetanus, often described as “lockjaw” for the most common symptom of jaw stiffness, is
caused by common bacteria that are widespread in the environment. Tetanus bacteria can
enter the body through any type of open wound, including small cuts or scrapes. The
most common form of tetanus causes paralysis and includes symptoms such as neck
stiffness, difficulty swallowing, and muscle spasms. Symptoms of tetanus can appear
anywhere from three days to three weeks after exposure to the bacteria, and may be
accompanied by fever, sweating, elevated blood pressure, and rapid heartbeat.
3. About Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease that is contracted by inhaling bacteria from an
infected person. The disease is still common in 87 countries, with some strains
continuing to circulate in parts of the U.S. Travel destinations where diphtheria is found
include certain parts of Africa, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, the former
Soviet Republics, and Asia. Symptoms begin very much like a common cold, usually
two to five days after transmission, but can progress quickly. In some cases, a membrane
grows and covers the throat, which can block the airway. The infection can lead to heart
failure and paralysis, and, if enough toxin from the membrane is absorbed into the
bloodstream, coma or even death can occur in as little as a week.
NFID and the Wipe Out the Whoop Campaign
Founded in 1973, NFID is a non-profit organization dedicated to public and professional
educational programs about and in support of research into the causes, treatment, and
prevention of infectious diseases. To promote public awareness about whooping cough
risks and prevention, NFID created the Wipe Out the Whoop campaign. The campaign
focuses on the importance receiving a Tdap vaccine to protect adults and adolescents
from whooping cough.
Campaign initiatives include television and radio public service announcements featuring
Cheryl Hines, pertussis information on the NFID web site and a pamphlet to help people
understand the importance of adult and adolescent immunization against whooping
cough. For more information about the Wipe Out the Whoop campaign, pertussis and
preventive vaccination, visit the NFID web site at www.nfid.org.
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The Wipe Out the Whoop campaign is made possible by an unrestricted educational
grant to NFID from sanofi pasteur.
4. MOMS ASKED TO HELP WIPE OUT WHOOPING COUGH
Medical advances in recent history have all but eliminated many of the worst diseases of
the 20th century. However, whooping cough - a highly contagious, life-threatening
infection - continues to be a problem. Whooping cough is the only vaccine-preventable
infection on the rise in the U.S. and, unlike years ago, most cases today are among adults
and teens.
To raise awareness about the need for adult and adolescent booster vaccination, actor and
mother Cheryl Hines is teaming up with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
(NFID) on the Wipe Out the Whoop campaign.
“As an actor and a mom, I juggle many activities so it’s important for me to stay healthy.
When I asked my doctor about whooping cough, he said it may take months to recover
and cause fitful sleep,” says Hines, star of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and several
major motion pictures. “I won’t put my life on hold for an infection that can be
prevented with a simple booster vaccination.”
Whooping cough can be a terrible burden at any age. According to infectious disease
specialist and NFID Medical Director Susan J. Rehm, MD, “Adults may experience
symptoms such as prolonged coughing, which is sometimes so severe that it causes
vomiting and broken ribs – severe cases may result in pneumonia and even
hospitalization.”
Adults and teens become susceptible to whooping cough as immunizations from early
childhood wanes. Once a person is infected, the illness is easily transmitted to those
within close contact. While symptoms can be debilitating in adults, whooping cough is
life-threatening for infants who are not fully vaccinated. Studies indicate that, when the
source of a case can be traced, moms are responsible for nearly one-third of whooping
cough cases in infants.
“As a mother, I know how scary it can be to see your baby sick – even the tiniest cough
makes you worry. And anything I can do to prevent my baby from getting sick is
worthwhile,” says Hines. “That’s why it’s so important for moms, and women thinking
of becoming moms, to get a booster and urge all family members and caregivers to get
vaccinated too.”
What is whooping cough?
Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is a highly contagious disease caused by
exposure to airborne bacteria. The name “whooping cough” is derived from the signature
“whoop” sound that sometimes accompanies an infected individual’s cough.
The dramatic rise in the number of whooping cough cases in recent years has led to
concern among many in the medical and public health fields. There were more than
20,000 cases of whooping cough in 2004 and 2005 each year. Approximately one-third
of all reported cases of pertussis are among adults whose immunity from early childhood
has waned.
5. Health officials advise adults under 65 years of age to receive a Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-
acellular pertussis) booster for vaccination against whooping cough in place of the
previously recommended Td (tetanus-diphtheria) booster. Adults in contact with infants
under 12 months of age – parents, grandparents, caregivers – are especially encouraged to
consider booster vaccination. Tdap also protects against tetanus and diphtheria – two
potentially fatal diseases.
What can I do to protect my family?
The NFID encourages moms to be proactive about vaccinating themselves and their
families against this serious infection.
“Talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated,” urges Dr. Rehm. “If your doctor hasn’t
heard about the new vaccine, ask her to contact the manufacturer. It could save not only
medical expenses, but lives.”
For more information about pertussis, visit www.nfid.org.
6. 2006 Wipe Out the Whoop Campaign Spokesperson Message Points
OPENING CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:
Whooping cough is a problem that never really went away in the U.S. In fact, it’s now
the only vaccine-preventable infection on the rise. The National Foundation for
Infectious Diseases (NFID) and actor/mom Cheryl Hines are calling on all moms to Wipe
Out the Whoop – stay healthy and protect your baby by getting a booster to protect
against whooping cough.
Medical Expert:
Whooping cough rates among adults continue to rise because childhood immunity has
worn off.
o About one-third of all reported cases of whooping cough are among
adults.
Adults may experience symptoms such as prolonged coughing, which is sometimes
so severe that it causes vomiting and broken ribs.
o It may take months to recover from whooping cough and adults may have
fitful sleep and miss work days.
Adults and adolescents can pass whooping cough to vulnerable infants, who are more
at risk for severe whooping cough, serious complications and death.
o For infected infants less than a year old, one study found that mothers
were the source of almost one-third of the cases and other family members
were the source of 43%.
Whooping cough, known medically as pertussis, is a highly contagious disease
caused by exposure to airborne bacteria. When someone with whooping cough
coughs, the disease is easily transferred to those nearby.
Cheryl Hines:
As an actor and a mom, I juggle many activities so it’s important for me to stay
healthy, including making sure I am vaccinated against infectious diseases such as
whooping cough.
Active moms, like me, want to prevent whooping cough by getting a booster vaccine.
It’s a serious infection that may take months to recover from and can cause you to
cough so hard you could crack a rib or get pneumonia.
The number of whooping cough cases has been increasing in recent years – especially
among adults and teens whose childhood immunity has worn off.
It’s important for moms – and even those thinking about being moms – to get the
whooping cough booster and urge everyone who spends time around their baby to get
it too.
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7. Rosemary Harboldt:
Like every grandmother, I want to enjoy as much time as possible with my
grandchild(ren). That’s why I strive to stay healthy and that includes being current
with vaccinations like whooping cough to prevent infection.
When Cheryl was a baby, we would worry about her catching serious infectious
diseases, like whooping cough, from visiting friends and relatives. Back then, the
options for protecting children were limited. Now, adults and teens can protect
themselves against whooping cough with a booster vaccine.
I encourage grandparents to talk to their doctor about whooping cough vaccination.
Protect yourself, your baby and your entire family from whooping cough by getting a
booster.
CLOSING CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:
I urge all moms to talk to their healthcare provider about receiving a whooping cough
booster for themselves and their loved ones. For more information, visit www.nfid.org
or talk to your healthcare provider.