Pertussis is a respiratory tract infection that is very contagious. It got its name because of the sharp high-pitched intake of air that makes a “whooping” sound that follows a fit of coughs. It was originally considered a childhood disease but now it affects those children that are too young to have completed vaccination and those who have slowly lost the immunity to it. This can cause death in infants, which is why pregnant women should be vaccinated against it. Whooping cough is caused by the bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It produces many virulence factors including the pertussis toxin and since it can be transmitted through droplets, it can go from person to person making it highly contagious. When the infected person coughs or sneezes, the droplets in the air can be taken in by anyone nearby.…
Mumps is spread in the same way as colds and flu through infected droplets of saliva that can be inhaled or picked up from surfaces and transferred into the mouth or nose. A person is most contagious a few days before the symptoms develop and for a few days afterwards.…
Smallpox emerged around 200 years after the Black Death, during the mid-14th century, and quickly became one of the biggest killers in the expanding world. (Dobson,p.130) Smallpox changed the beauty standards in Europe through the use of makeup, fashion, and accessories. This disease struck in all social classes of society and was not dependent on status, wealth, sanitary conditions, or hygiene. Because of that, smallpox was sometimes referred to as the “democratic” disease (Skold,p.145) People believe that the Inca and Aztec empire likely collapsed because of smallpox. Hernan Cortes and his 300 men attacked the Aztec capital a force of 300,00 and captured the city within the span of three months. (Altman. p.42) This likely occurred because the Spaniards have had years of exposure to smallpox due to Columbus crossing the Atlantic from Europe to Africa and carrying the disease. (Dobson,p.130) On the other hand, the Aztecs and Incas were not immune to the ravages of the disease and quickly became weak which led to the collapse of the civilizations. (Altman, p.42)…
Strep throat is a very contagious disease that is most common among teenagers. This disease is caused by infection with group A streptococci bacteria. It can be spread among humans in multiple ways. For example, the first page of the packet titled "Strep Throat" explains that strep can be spread by simply sneezing, coughing, shaking hands, and hanging around large groups of people. The first page of the packet titled "Strep Throat" also explains the symptoms of this contagious disease. For instance, symptoms include red and white patches in the throat, trouble swallowing, tender and swollen glands ( lymph nodes ) on the sides of your neck, red and big tonsils, headache, stomach pain, fever, feeling weak or sick, loss of appetite, and…
When sick drink plenty of water and take your antibiotics. Ways to try to prevent this disease is to wash hands, drink out of you own glass and clean open cuts. Strep can get to kids between 5 and 15 but adult still can get it. Strep is a bacteria that attacks the throat and to be specific mostly the tonsils. Strep is a very bad sickness and people need to try and prevent…
The first person who comes across the injured child/young person should start dealing with the situation immediately. Then if needed the First Aider should be contacted. If the injury is an emergency you should remain calm and call 999 and if needed the area should be made safe. If the injury is to the face/head or if it is a more serious injury parent/carer should be informed. For minor injuries the child/young person would not need to be sent home. The accident/injury should be recorded in an accident/incident book. It should then be signed and counter signed by a witness. The parent/carer should also sign the recording.…
The most common symptoms of strep throat include a sudden, severe sore throat, a fever over 101 degrees, white or yellow spots on the back of a bright red throat, pain when you swallow, and swollen tonsils and lymph nodes. Some people may also experience a headache and belly pain. Other strep cases my cause a red skin rash, vomiting, body aches, and not feeling hungry but these are less common symptoms.…
It is located in the lungs and bronchus, this causes rash and fever. It is contagious and in some rare cases fatal. If a child is exposed to measles they will almost certainly contract the disease.…
Mumps is a contagious disease that can be transported by saliva from an infected person, and can infected person through coughing, and sneezing. Another way mumps infect is through sharing food, and drinks. And this harsh virus can also survive on surfaces and can be spread through contact in a similar manner. To determine a person is infected with mumps is in a physical examination. The doctors confirms it on the presence of the swollen glands. Also this…
According to WebMD, the Measles is a very infectious disease that causes rashes all over your body. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 3-5 days after the symptoms begin which, include high fever,cough,runny nose,and red watery eyes, a rash breaks out. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet. Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots. The spots may become joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body. When the rash appears, a person’s fever may spike to more than 104° Fahrenheit. After a few days, the fever subsides and…
Whooping cough is very contagious and is a severe threat for babies. People with whooping cough usually spread the disease by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others, then breathe in the bacteria and causes the disease. Many babies who get whooping cough are infected by parents, siblings, or other people that have it. If you are pregnant, get vaccinated in your third trimester .Surround your baby with vaccinated family members and caregivers. Make sure your baby gets his all doses of his whooping cough vaccine. Pregnant Women need a Whooping cough vaccine.…
In today’s society it is very important to get properly vaccinated. Getting vaccinated will help provide you with good health, it will help you fight infections, and will protect you and your family from getting sick. You want to get properly vaccinated so you can live a life without getting sick. You can get vaccinated at your family doctor at your annual checkup.…
More commonly known as whooping cough, Pertussis is a contagious infection of the respiratory tract caused by the bacteria Bordatella Pertussis. Thick mucus accumulates in the airways, provoking heavy coughing spells. Pertussis can be spread via droplet. The infected person may sneeze or cough and the tiny germ droplets may be inhaled by any bystander. Whooping cough was seen mostly in children before, but after the development of vaccines against it the infection is found in many teens or adults whose immunity has faded and babies. Although death from Pertussis is rare, it is important for pregnant women especially to be vaccinated against the infection.…
“If my kid can’t bring peanut butter to school, yours shouldn’t be able to bring preventable diseases.” A statement by a parent to other parents who chose not to vaccinate their child. Although this statement may be a bit extreme it breathes life into a very important topic about vaccinating children. Parents should be for vaccinating their child because they prevent deadly communicable disease and can save their child’s life; and the life of others. The consequences of disease are far more hazardous than the risks of vaccination.…
Mumps is a viral infection that belongs to the genus Rubulavirus in the paramyxoviridae family, so there is no cure but our immune systems will fight it and resolve it over time usually within a 7-10 day period. Even though there is no treatment for mumps we can treat for comfort with ibuprofen and acetaminophen.…