Diphtheria

In 1954 there were 38476 cases of reported polio in the United States in the same year a mass trial of the polio vaccine began with over 1.3 million children participating in the trial (The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 2016). Six years later the vaccine was licensed for use and then five years after that the reported cases had dropped to only 72 (Post-Polio Health International, 2008). The first ever vaccination is often attributed to Edward Jenner in 1796 when he noticed that if…

As Michael Specter outlines in his TED Talk, there are very many reasons human beings should be thankful for the world as it is. He cites improved mobility, wealth, health, opportunities in all arenas, and reduced disease rates as reasons to be optimistic rather than wishing for the past. In general, he gives an excellent talk that engages his audience using information related to current issues, while at the same time them to realize that the future is critical in further development. He…

Pages that elicited this response: 122-132; 215-218 In the memoir, Angela’s Ashes, Frank McCourt’s reading and writing during his childhood shaped his future. When he was diagnosed with typhoid disease and put into a hospital, he met a girl with diphtheria. She recited the poem, the Highwayman, which invoked McCourt’s curiosity as he says “it's like having jewels in [his] mouth” (McCourt 124) . However, because of all the missed school he is demoted to his younger brother’s class, where he is…

We have all heard claims regarding the dangers associated with vaccinations. We have also heard numerous cases of people, specifically children, dying from illnesses that could have easily been prevented through vaccination. Whether we agree with the premise of vaccinations or we passionately oppose becomes irrelevant when we begin to consider whether the government has the right to mandate vaccinations. This week I read multiple articles discussing the recent decision to end personal belief…

constant flow of new arrivals which caused people to be moved often from barrack to barrack. This instability along with the exposure to unsanitary conditions and hunger spread illnesses around, leading to Eva to become sick with Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria in the August of 1944. As her time in the ghetto dragged on and as she saw death and hopelessness among others, Eva began to lose hope herself: “I thought I would definitely be back home within two months, but I’m now starting to lose hope…

Introduction When a cough isn’t just a cough and may in fact be fatal. Whooping cough is that cough, the one that you should hope never to encounter. The Wichita Eagle states that there were three cases diagnosed in Kingman, county, Kansas. I wondered why this would make the news. Three cases do not sound like much to worry about, however, by the end of the article I realized this is indeed something that should be taken seriously and was indeed newspaper worthy. The article introduces us to…

censuses. In Nigeria, children of mothers who receive five or six years in primary school are 40 percent more likely to live beyond age five. Educated mothers are more likely going to immunize their children against polio, measles, whooping cough, diphtheria, rubella and so on than the uneducated mothers who are illiterates and do not know about hospitals or immunizations (Gage et al.…

“Straight Talk about Vaccination” Summary-and-Response Essay Are vaccines really safe and decline the danger of vary of diseases? After more than 60 of utilizing vaccines, new concerns have appears questioning the safety and efficient of vaccines. As a result increasing number of parents start to skip and avoid vaccinating their children. However, the majority of research and resource have improved and show the large positive impact of vaccine in human health. In the article “straight talk about…

Nursing History Paper: The Origins of the School Nurse Elizabeth Smith Rush University The Origins of the School Nurse The turn of the twentieth century brought a multitude of concerns to the newly Industrialized New York City. The Industrial Revolution introduced a change in America’s economy from agricultural-based to industrial-based (Vessey & McGowan, 2006). Along with this shift American saw an influx in new jobs and opportunities. Families from places such as Southern and Eastern…

While Booker T Washington and Du Bois agreed in some ways, they also disagreed.They were very important in the fight against segregation. They were important because Du bois supported civil rights through revolution, while Booker T Washington supported it through evolution. They both had different philosophies that had an impact in their own ways. A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Booker T had a tough early life. Booker Taliaferro Washington was born on April 5,1856. “He was born a slave,…