Chickenpox

number of benefits outweigh the potential dangers. Since 2011, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a total of sixteen vaccinations for the general public, including ones currently under debate, such as hepatitis B, diphtheria, chickenpox, and measles (“Preface to ‘Should Certain’”; “Necessary Shots?”). Antivax parents are motivated only by what they think is right for their child, even if science proves them wrong (Kluger). These incorrect beliefs bring up the point of herd…

All however, was not well. The Europeans, as well as bringing new resources, brought new diseases that were infecting the locals and were killing them off at an alarming rate. Quickly the island had become infected and the bubonic plague and chickenpox were…

Dangerous Knowledge was all throughout the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelly. Three prominent characters in the novel, in particular, show their “need” to fulfill their life callings. Viktor Frankenstein, Robert Waldon, and the creature everyone calls Frankenstein. The strive for such knowledge takes two to their grave and enlightens the other on the outcome of his actions if he does not stop. Waldon strives to be better than all past explorations and travel to the North Pole, which at the…

In 1967 Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki, a Japanese Pediatrician was the first to describe a serious illness characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body that primarily affects children under the age of five and infants. The Kawasaki Disease, named after Tomisaku, is also known as Kawasaki syndrome and Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome, because it affects lymph nodes, skin and the mucous membranes inside of the mouth, nose and throat. Kawasaki Disease is slightly more common in…

Bleak House is a story about Esther Summerson who lives with her aunt and is the illegitimate daughter of Lady Dedlock and Captain Hawdon. She spends the early years of her life at Ms. Barbary, her aunt’s house. After Ms. Barbary’s death she goes to live at Greenleaf at Ms. Donny’s with the help of her guardian Mr. Jarndyce. She spends six years at Greenleaf. After six years she goes to live at her guardian’s house accompanied with two other wards Miss Ada Clare and Richard Carstone. She…

're passed from person to person. For example for diseases such as Gonorrhea and Chlamydia which are both STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) diseases such as these can only be passed through sexual contact. Other diseases such as Influenza and Chickenpox are spread through the air. They 're spread when droplets of pathogens are released into the air by sneezing, coughing or talking. So both of these would be in the infectious disease category because they 're transmitted to one another,…

Immunization is a big issue today. especially between parents. They are divided into two groups - one which is for immunization and the other which is against it. However, do we know what immunization is? Why should we be immunized? My opinion is that immunization is very important and everybody should be immunized. I’m 100% for immunization, because (I think) it’s the best way to protect the population from epidemic situations. Immunization, also called vaccination, is the process by which an…

into red papules and larger blisters known as pustular vesicles. These pustular vesicles are primarily focused upon the individual’s face and arms. Due to similarities of the onset of a rash as the first symptom, smallpox is sometimes mistaken a chickenpox. Death usually occurs within the first or second week of the onset of the disease and is seen in fatal cases. Although there is no treatment that is effective in the treatment of smallpox, being vaccinated against the disease has been proven…

In the time where everything is constantly evolving including diseases, bacteria and germs, we should do all that we can to vaccinate our children. Vaccinations for children should be mandatory as a part of preventative care, they save children from spreading diseases that have been known to kill, they save lives all around the world and help future generations. Our children are the future so protecting them and ensuring they have an extra barrier against protection should be our main concern.…

in the article “Diseases Caused by Poor Hygiene” with accordance to its website Daily Tips some diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria and parasites such as fungi and protozoa. These diseases are AIDS, Herpes, Warts, Yellow Fever, Common Cold, Chickenpox, Cold Sores, Influenza, Hepatitis, Dengue fever, Rabies, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Meningitis and for viruses. For bacteria, it is…