Introduction The purpose of this persuasive essay is to take a position on the topic; Compulsory immunisation for all Australian children and the issues linked to compulsory immunisation. Firstly the persuasive essay will define and immunity; following this relevant diseases to immunisation will be discussed. Finally the essay will explore the major arguments associated with compulsory immunisation for children. Immunisation The immunisation is the process of protection against harmful diseases
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The digestive tract is a twisting tube about 30 feet long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. In between are the esophagus‚ stomach and bowels (intestines). The liver and pancreas aid digestion by producing bile and pancreatic juices which travel to the intestines. The gallbladder stores bile until the body needs it for digestion. The digestive system breaks down food and fluids into much smaller nutrients. In this complex process‚ blood carries the nutrients throughout the body to nourish
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4900 people die from HIV/AIDS on a daily basis. HIV and AIDS can effect anyone‚ of any race‚ age or sexuality. For an illness that is so talked about‚ it is hard to comprehend that it’s only been around since the 1980s. So how exactly did AIDS come about? Soon‚ I will explain to you a couple of different theories on how AIDS originated. According to the Williams Institute‚ there are roughly 9 million Americans who identify as lesbian‚ gay‚ bisexual or transgender. That’s about the population of New
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Diseases Information Clearinghouse‚ 2003). This keeps the organ from working properly by blocking the blood flowing through. There are many ways that Cirrhosis of the Liver can be caused. The leading causes in The United States are alcoholism and hepatitis C‚ (National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse‚ 2003). Some other ways that it can be caused are inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis‚ hemochromatosis‚ Glycogen storage disease and Wilson’s disease (National Digestive Diseases Information
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consequences regarding impact on community. “Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug‚ and its use has repercussions that extend far beyond the individual user” (National Institute on Drug Abuse). “The medical and social consequences of drug use- such as hepatitis‚ HIV/AIDS‚ fetal effects‚ crime‚ violence‚ and disruptions in family‚ workplace‚ and educational environments- have devastating impact on society and cost billions of dollars each year” (NIDA). This has been a growing problem over the past decade
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Vulnerable Population Paper Community settings are comprised of different types of populations. Some communities may be comprised of a population of middle-aged individuals‚ retirees‚ or single families. No matter where one lives there are also vulnerable population integrated throughout. Vulnerable population is defined as persons with diminished autonomy‚ those who are compromised in their ability to give informed consent. Groups often identified as vulnerable include children‚ homeless individuals
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producing enzymes‚ and synthesizing proteins like‚ albumin. Liver failure happens When the liver cannot adequately functions and it is life threatening condition if it’s not managed immediately‚ it might cause some complications‚ like cirrhosis‚ hepatitis and multi-organ damage.(1)Liver transplant might be a lifesaving solution with liver failure‚ unfortunately liver transplant have its own complication like‚ acute or chronic rejection‚ and graft loss. Although liver is considered an immune privileged
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transmissible via blood. Other potential donors are disqualified because their conditions could endanger themselves. According to American Red Cross‚ these are the conditions may disqualify you in donating blood: Being positive for the AIDS and Hepatitis Viruses‚ being imprisoned rules‚ your age is not below 17 year old‚ pregnant and recent childbirth‚ if a person have a low level of iron‚ a person having blood cancers such as Leukemia and Lymphoma‚ a person had Malaria but he/she can donate 12 years
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pathogens. They are used to stimulate the production of antibodies. Tetanus and diphtheria immunizations use toxoids. Other types. New and second-generation viruses are on the cutting edge of disease-fighting technology. One example is the vaccine for hepatitis B‚ which is made from genetically altered yeast cells When you receive a vaccine‚ you are not only keeping yourself healthy but also helping to protect everyone around you. Vaccination reduces the number of people who are at risk for a communicable
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Many people believe that animal testing should be banned‚ but should it really be banned? There are many pros and cons to animal testing‚ including medical breakthroughs and animals being put through pain and suffering. This debate will be discussing all of the pros and cons‚ to come to a final conclusion to determine whether animal testing should or should not be banned. Animal experimenters experiment on animals because they believe the animals will react to products just like a human. There are
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