Chickenpox

After taking time to consider your argument, “Vaccinating Our Kids.” I gathered that you are concerned that too many parents are neglecting their children’s safety by refusing to vaccinate them. You regard that vaccination should be mandatory for all American children. In your own words you said, “These vaccinations will save children’s lives, protect future generations, and save the government and parents’ money.” You then went on and addressed all parts of your argument explaining why vaccines…

HENOCH-SCHONLINE PURPURA Usually called HSP, is a condition that affects the small blood vessels, this inflammation is known as vasculitis, their become swollen and irritated. HSP can affect anyone, it’s most common in children aged 2-11, and boys are affected twice as often as girls. A seasonal variation with a peak incidence in spring has been noted. The disorder was named after two German physicians, Eduard Henoch and Johann Schonlein, who first described the disease in the 1800s. Sometimes…

Molly, an 11 year old female weighing 102 pounds and height 4 feet 9 inches was admitted to Adams Children’s Hospital January 14, 2010. Molly came from Indiana to visit her grandfather Billy in Georgia for summer vacation. Her grandfather was a farmer who produced a variety of foods, he also raised livestock. Billy would most often prepare his sheep’s wool with the help of his granddaughter. Molly enjoyed helping him but, most of all she enjoyed playing with the animals on the farm, she also…

The ongoing argument of whether immunizations for children should be a choice or mandated seems like it will never come to an end. In the year 2000, 10 vaccinations have become recommended for children ages 24 months and younger. Since the mandatory childhood vaccinations have been set in place, morbidity rates have decreased between 98-100 percent. The proclaimed risks that are linked to not vaccinating or under vaccinating children outweigh those that come with vaccinating a child. Medical…

could also protect the whole community children live in. Words said by Kristen A. Feemster also demonstrated this: “Vaccines work by protecting individuals, but their strength really lies in the ability to protect one’s neighbors”. For example, chickenpox is a common childhood infectious disease, if even only one child here gets this sickness, every other children who have not taken vaccines will be infected. On the contrary, if all of the children in one community have taken vaccines, then…

weeks. If you have bacterial pneumonia, it is common that it is less contagious. How can you prevent Pneumonia? There are many ways that Pneumonia can be prevented. It can be prevented by vaccines against bacterial pneumonia, the flu, measles, and chickenpox. Also quitting smoking can be a huge factor in reducing the chance of getting it. Stay away from people who have caught the cold, flu, or other respiratory tract infections. It is also very helpful if you wash your hands often. This can…

Isolation precautions create barriers between people and germs. Theses types of precautions help prevent the spread of germs. Isolation practices are designed to minimize various kinds of infections, such flu and chickenpox. Instead of prescribing just medicines, Public health officials and medical agencies should make sure that if patient diseases can be transmitted and ask the patient that they should be isolated in order not spread those bacteria and viruses. In…

Pediatrician Did you know that pediatricians get paid over $160,000 a year? Well, now you know. This paper will discuss pediatricians; what they deal with, their social interaction, and how to choose the right one. ( Pediatricians are doctors who work with babies, children, and young adults (Wilson). To be a pediatrician you have to have a high school diploma (Ohio Career Information System).You also have to complete four years of college and graduate medical school (Wilson). After you…

pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding • Use of any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, dietary supplement, or herbal preparation • Use of oral corticosteroids • Allergies to foods, medicines, and other substances • History of measles, chickenpox, shingles, or tuberculosis (including a positive skin test or vaccination for tuberculosis) • History of skin infection, skin thinning (atrophy), or severe acne Important safety information: • Momate cream uses are limited to external…

CC (chief compliant): JID is a 27 year-old African American male who presents for a history and physical examination. He presents with complaints of nasal drainage and a nonproductive cough. He states “I have had a runny nose and cough for the last past 2 weeks”. HPI: Onset: Runny nose and non productive cough that began 2 weeks. Location: Nose: nasal drainage chest: nonproductive cough Duration: Nasal drainage continuous throughout the day. Coughing throughout the day and increases…