Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can be fatal. Although an uncommon disease in the United States of America‚ in 2008‚ measles killed 164‚000 children worldwide. In most people‚ the disease produces fever (temperature > 101 F [38.3 C])‚ a generalized rash that last greater than three days‚ cough‚ runny nose(coryza)‚ and red eyes (conjunctivitis). The complications of measles that result in most deaths include pneumonia and inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Symptoms
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James Harrison: Changing The World One Donation At a Time “I’ve never thought about stopping. Never.” - James Harrison. Harrison has been giving blood since he was eighteen. Harrison is a very unique and important person in the medical world. He is one of the most punctual donors alive‚ and has changed the world for many. James Harrison is an extremely rare and matchless case. He is one of the few people alive that have the antibodies for Rh Incompatibility in their blood‚ or other wise plasma
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Many children are getting sick from preventable diseases because parents choose to not vaccinate their children. Modern medicine has help to keep people more healthy because of vaccinations. Most people believe it is important to have their children vaccinated and about ten percent choose to delay them‚ or not have them. Whooping cough is a bronchitis infection that is very contagious‚ infants with this illness may die from it. Many diseased that were eliminated are beginning to return. Unvaccinated
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References: Bernier‚ R.‚ & Midthun‚ K. (2004). Getting the science right and doing the right science in vaccine safety. American Journal of Public Health‚ 94(6)‚ 914-917. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database Brown‚ E. W. (1997). Chickenpox isn ’t just for kids!. Medical Update‚ 21(6)‚ 3. Retrieved from childhood immunizations Childhood vaccinations: Understanding vaccines. (2006). Practice Nurse‚ 319-13. Retrived from Academic Search Premier database FDA‚ (2005-2012). Web MD
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Dr Jenner’s work resulted in more than 180‚000 people being vaccinated and the commencement of the mass production of smallpox vaccines. Also‚ in 1864‚ the smallpox vaccination became mandatory in England and Wales. The vaccinia virus‚ which is the virus that is used in the smallpox vaccine is a double stranded DNA virus (dsDNA virus) and unlike other dsDNA viruses‚ it can replicate inside the cytoplasm of the host cell and doesn’t need to incorporate its
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and four of them are confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that measles is the most deadly of all childhood illnesses. We need to know our facts and be knowledgeable on the signs‚ risks‚ and potentials of getting this vaccine. Establish a Need:
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“Vaccines save lives; fear endangers them. It’s a simple message parents need to keep hearing” (author‚ page #). Vaccines are a substance that teaches your body’s immune system to recognize and defend against harmful viruses or bacteria before you get infected. A good way to keep your kid safe and healthy is to make sure they get the right vaccinations. Not only will they there body be healthy and safe‚ they will be harmful to others around other kids in school. Vaccinations can prevents illnesses
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Pertussis is a disease caused by Bordetella pertussis is a gram-negative‚ aerobic‚ pathogenic‚ encapsulated coccobacillus of the genus Bordetella that produces endotoxins and exotoxins. This bacterial infection is found in the lower respiratory tract and is commonly referred to as Whooping Cough. Whooping cough is highly contagious. Classic symptoms include fever and cold like symptoms followed by paroxysmal coughing episodes that leave the infected person gasping for breath with a characteristic
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Saad Ahmad Professor Strong English 101 16 November 2014 World Health Organization: Leading the Fight to Eradicate Communicable Diseases The World Health Organization is the United Nations agency that is concerned with international public health. It was established on April 7‚ 1948 and has its headquarter in Geneva‚ Switzerland. It is also a member of the United Nations Development Group. The WHO’s Constitution states that its objective is "the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible
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there is evidence pointing in two different directions. There is much research to be done about both sides of the argument to decide if getting you child vaccinated is a good idea or not. This leaves many people with questions regarding if these vaccines are safe‚ if they work‚ and what the side effects are‚ not mention if they’re necessary or not. After doing research and seeing both sides of the argument I believe that people should not vaccinate
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