Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is a double stranded DNA virus indistinguishable from other members of the herpes virus group. It get its’ name from the mononuclear (single nucleus) cells. It is also known as the "kissing disease"‚ because the most frequent mode of transmission is intimate salivary contact. It can also be transmitted from shared drinking and eating utensils‚ toothbrushes‚ etc. Mono is not likely to spread by aerosol (ex. sneezing) or fomites
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The GCC in 2020 The Gulf and its People A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit Sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre Authority The GCC To 2020 The Gulf And Its People About this research T he GCC in 2020: Outlook for the Gulf and the global economy is a white paper written by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority. The findings and views expressed in this briefing paper do not necessarily reflect the views of the QFC
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HindustanTimes-Print Page 1 of 2 KK Birla May 09‚ 2007 First Published: 00:44 IST(9/5/2007) Last Updated: 03:48 IST(9/5/2007) India 2020 The Indian economy is on the path of rapid progress. In July 1991 the country’s economy was so shattered that India was on the brink of bankruptcy. The Congress won in the general elections of June 1991 and Narasimha Rao became Prime Minister. He took a wise step and made Manmohan Singh the Finance Minister who‚ in turn‚ opened up the economy to the private
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According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (2017)‚ vaccination programs rely on herd immunity to prevent outbreaks of diseases. With the intention of protecting the community‚ the aim is to get most members vaccinated. This will reduce the chances of person to-person transmission because there is little opportunity for outbreak. Herd immunization protects children who are not eligible for certain vaccines such as infants‚ pregnant women‚ not fully immunized or cannot get immunized
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Managing tomorrow’s people* The future of work to 2020 *connectedthinking Contents Introduction 2020: where three worlds co-exist Corporate is king: welcome to the Blue World The journey to Blue Life in the Blue World: the main themes Work in the Blue World: the people challenges The Blue HR business model 02 04 Small is beautiful: welcome to the Orange World The journey to Orange Life in the Orange World: the main themes 18 18 19 22 25 27 27 28 29 30 32 06 06 07 09 10 Work
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Isabel Ramirez Comp105 Mrs. Doonan 11 December 2012 Dementia affecting the lives of many Sometimes the word Dementia can be quite scary to hear and quite frankly it is pretty scary to hear. Many people don’t really take the time to stop and realize that it might be something that can be life threating and without them even knowing they might already be having some of the early symptoms. There is no such thing as going in to the doctor to early and getting checked out for dementia. Once
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COMPETENCY GOAL 1 To establish and maintain a safe‚ healthy learning environment. I keep children healthy by monitoring their health daily. I ask if they have any boo boos and if so how they got them and I put them on a daily health list‚ I also do this by carefully observing children‚ watching for signs of illness‚ making sure immunizations are up to date. I also keep children healthy by keeping the room clean. Children are informed and able to make good decisions on how to stay healthy like
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Immunizations have been debated for decades. The most controversial vaccination is the MMR‚ Measles‚ Mumps and Rubella; it is given to children from 12 months to 12 years old. In the 1930s Thimerosal a mercury-containing organic compound was introduced to the vaccines as a preservative. A concern is that Autism is affecting our children today and they are being poisoned by the vaccination because it contains Thimerosal. In 1998‚ Andrew Wakefield a British gastroenterologist published shocking
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sportsmen and women that are expected to be the country’s biggest financial successes by the year 2020. The list‚ compiled by Philip Beresford‚ who has extensive experience of compiling annual ’Rich Lists’‚ heralded computer whiz Carl Churchill as the list’s leading financial light‚ estimating that his internet company‚ DMC‚ which has just achieved a £1 million turnover‚ will be worth £100 million by 2020. The pillow-lipped star of Pirates of the Caribbean‚ Keira Knightley‚ came second‚ as Beresford
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Wawasan 2020 or Vision 2020 is a malaysian ideal introduced by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia‚ Mahathir bin Mohamad during the tabling of the Sixth Malaysia Plan in 1991. The vision calls for the nation to achieve a self-sufficient industrialized nation by the year 2020‚ encompasses all aspects of life‚ from economic prosperity‚ social well-being‚ educational worldclass‚ political stability‚ as well as psychological balance. In order to achieve Vision 2020‚ Mahathir lamented that the nation
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