Sudan. Since the emergence of filo viruses in 1967‚ there have been over 1000 cases of Ebola or Marburg‚ with more than 50% of the patients dying within days on the onset of acute symptoms. It is considered dangerous‚ as there has been no known vaccine. 2. How would I tell if I contracted the Ebola virus? The incubation period is 2 to 21 days. Humans are not infectious until they develop symptoms. First symptoms are the sudden onset of fever fatigue‚ muscle pain‚ headache and
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local to national to global. An example of interdependency between a few programs would be how Dr. Margaret Hamburg (2011) discusses the interaction between the FDA‚ the CDC and other agencies. They all cooperated with each other during the H1N1 influenza virus breakout in 2010.The organizations and agencies devoted to public health at these different levels share many of the same functions including disease surveillance‚ policy development‚ and provision of access to health care. References
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and Emergency (A&E) with chief complaint of shortness of breath‚ productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. A nose and throat swab for swine flu was done. Swine flu is a “respiratory illness caused by a new strain of influenza virus which has been named pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza by the WHO” (Health Protection Agency (HPA)‚ 2009‚ p.01). The swab was required by the Trust’s “Practical advice for investigating individuals with possible swine flu infection” (Hospital Policy‚ 2009‚ p. 01). Initially
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The influenza virus has had detrimental effects on society throughout history. In 1918‚ the influenza strain H1N1 caused a global pandemic (Billings‚ 1997). One of the major problems with the spread of H1N1 was that soldiers were living in terrible conditions throughout Europe and were susceptible to the virus (Billings‚ 1997). Soldiers travelled worldwide‚ spreading the incredibly fatal virus that had no known vaccine to their families and friends (Latson‚ 2015). The symptoms of the Spanish flu
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Hazards Biological hazards are hazards that are simply passed from one person to another. Viruses that are air born or passed on by touching infected items and the putting our hands in our mouth. An example of theses hazards are the flu (Influenza)‚ staff infections (Staphylococcus aureus)‚ the common cold & strep throat (Streptococcal pharyngitis) Physical Hazards Physical hazards are hazards that we have absolutely no control over. They are usually devitalizing natural disasters
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Prevention [CDC]‚ (2015) notates that‚ Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people‚ such as older people‚ young children‚ and people with certain health conditions‚ are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year (Seasonal Influenza: Flu Basics‚ para. 1). Flu season typically
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modify the IPMOE. A pilot test can be carried in acute hospital such as PMH for one year. Project view and system review can be carried afterwards for half a year (Cheung‚ (n.d)). Until now the contract of TUNS is mostly 2 months during seasonal influenza period. Department operation manager (DOM) can discuss with ward manager about extending the contract period of TUNS to half a year or one year so that the TUNS can be more familiar with the medication in ward and be more confident to the usual correct
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How to Sleep with an Ear Infection Ear infections commonly plague children‚ and also affect some adults. The infection usually affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The Eustachian tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. The resulting pain and itching can become almost unbearable‚ causing difficulty sleeping and leaving you even more miserable the next day. If you are at your wits end on how to sleep with an ear infection‚ here are some useful tips to help ease the
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originated from parents fearing that the vaccine could cause autism. In 1998‚ British researcher Andrew Wakefield suggested in a published report that the MMR vaccine triggered autism. This study was determined to be fraudulent in 2011‚ and the article was retracted by the journal. However‚ its influence remains strong despite widespread press coverage and discussion. Many parents of autistic children still believe that autism is directly linked to vaccines and their preservatives‚ including the mercury-based
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emerging markets‚ vaccines and consumer healthcare. When Sir Andrew Witty took over as CEO in 2008‚ he implemented a significant restructuring program in which GSK reduced its sales force in Europe and the United States‚ and reallocated research spending from depression and pain to Alzheimer’s disease‚ multiple sclerosis‚ Parkinson’s disease and vaccines. Although GSK was slightly ahead of its contemporary competitors due to having gained FDA approval for 16 drugs and vaccines in the previous three
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