Tetanus‚ diptheria‚ pertussis (Tdap)‚ tetanus‚ diphtheria (Td) Varicella HPV Zoster MMR Pneumococcal conjugate‚ polysaccaride‚ Meningoccoal conjugate‚ polysaccaride Hep A‚ B Haemophilus b (Hib) CONTRAINDICATIONS/PR ECAUTIONS Tetanus‚ diptheria‚ pertussis (Tdap)‚ tetanus‚ diphtheria (Td) Severe allergic reactions Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever History of Guillain-Barré Syndrome within 6 weeks of previous influenza vaccination For pertussis-containing vaccines:
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Section One: Jenny McCarthy (301 words) One of the main characters‚ Jenny McCarthy‚ is a celebrity and anti-vaccine activist in Paul A. Offit’s book that can be directly connected to the field of public health. This character serves to describe the kind of social and behavioral activities involved in the influencing of public hysteria surrounding the anti-vaccine movement. Jenny McCarthy‚ a well-known Chicago native‚ was born on November 1‚ 1972. She attended college to study nursing at Southern
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adults‚ it causes a mild illness. As for Mumps it affects the lining of the brain and spinal cord‚ not ultimately harmful. Pertussis known as whooping caugh is another highly contagious disease that affects the respiratory system. Whooping cough is most dangerous for babies and young children. Chickenpox is also a very contagious disease which cause some complications. Pertussis‚ german measles‚ mumps and chicken pox are all very serious when it comes to babies and people living with compromised immune
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The Hepatitis B vaccination‚ it is a plasma-derived vaccine that was licensed in 1981. This vaccination is composed of HBsAg (Hep B virus itself) particles that are purified form the plasma of the chronically infected human. The duration of this vaccination is 20 or more years. The first dose is when the child is born the second booster injection occurs from the first to second month‚ and the third one can be given anytime from 6 to 18 months. The round there are five vaccinations are giving at the
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1. Could Garlic Reduce Coronary Plaque? Aged garlic extract (AGE) has been known to stop the advancement of heart disease for a while now‚ something of which I had never heard of before this article. Additionally‚ now researchers are also finding evidence that supports AGE may also be extremely beneficial when it comes to reducing coronary plaque for patients suffering with metabolic syndrome. The study involved 55 participants between the ages of 40 to 75. 27 of these patients took 2400 mg of AGE
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Review Questions 1. Which type of S. pneumoniae strain is the most virulent‚ encapsulated or unencapsulated? 2. What allows S. pneumoniae to adhere to cell walls‚ phosphorylcholine or polysaccharide? 3. Which infections are most commonly caused by S. pneumoniae‚ arthritis & peritonitis or meningitis & bacteremia? both 4. What can society do to help protect itself from antimicrobial resistance‚ increase or decrease antimicrobial usage? Decrease usage 1. Staphylococcus aureus‚
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Vaccines according to the CDC (2009) are a disease causing agent that aids the human body in gaining immunity to fight off a specific infectious disease. These vaccinations are usually administered to young children in a serious of treatments over a prescribed period of time so that they can eventually become fully immunized. In the United States children are required by law to receive vaccinations. Disease that children have to receive vaccination against include. Polio‚ Varicella‚ Mumps and Rubella
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booster vaccine every 10 years Varicella (Chickenpox)3 2 doses HPV Vaccine for Women3‚4 3 doses 3 doses 3 doses Zoster (Shingles)5 Measles‚ mumps‚ rubella (MMR)3 65+ years Get a flu vaccine every year Tetanus‚ diphtheria‚ pertussis (Td/Tdap)2 HPV Vaccine for Men3‚4 50-59 years 1 dose 1 or 2 doses Pneumococcal (PCV13)7 1 dose Pneumococcal (PPSV23)7 1 or 2 doses Meningococcal 1 dose 1 or more doses Hepatitis A3 2 doses Hepatitis B3 3
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When a dog lover takes on the responsibility of buying or adopting a dog‚ there are some basic pet vaccination facts you should know. Vaccination for pets is absolutely imperative to keep that pet healthy and safe. There is actually a dog vaccines schedule that those who own dogs must adhere to‚ but‚ once you establish care at a veterinarian‚ he/she will help you keep your pet on track with that vaccination schedule. You will receive postcard reminders in the mail that your dog’s vaccinations are
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Concept Test Map/Study Guide Test 2 will include chapters 36‚ 38‚ 49‚ 50‚ 53 To prepare for Test 2 please review the following: Communicable diseases (CH38) April 2 a. Stages * Invasion of organism * Incubation period * Prodromal period * Clinical manifestations (S/S) * Convalescent period * Return to wellness b. Immunities * Active immunity naturally acquired – already exposed
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