Diphtheria

They have somewhat enhanced the quality of life for an individual as well as eliminated a huge burden of suffering and disability, and contributed to the length of life. “Small pox, measles, and diphtheria, polio: vaccines have diminished their power, and in some cases, eradicated these dreaded diseases” (Boom 35). One of the main reasons vaccinations should be mandatory is because of adolescence, young children, and babies. The vaccinations may be…

partake in a selection, that would have been “the end of my story”, as Thomas himself put it, because nearly every child was sent to the gas chambers without question. Other illustrations of Thomas’ remarkable luck include lying next to a child with diphtheria, a highly contagious and deadly disease, but not catching it himself, being able to walk again shortly after the amputation of his two toes, and riding in an open top train car that happened to pass under a bridge full of Czechs who threw…

The Life of Mark Twain Samuel L.Clemens or more known as his pen name, Mark Twain, was born on November 20, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. He was an american humorist, journalist, and novelist who authored several novels including 2 American classics: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He was one of the most incredible and influential writers in American literature and his influence is still very transparent today. He was also a riverboat pilot, journalist,…

The Age of Exploration was a period of time in which European countries competed for the best land and for the new materials and resources that were being found over in the New World. The New World was being explored for three basic reasons: economics, religion, and the desire to be glorified. When explorers would embark on their journey to the Western Hemisphere, they would bring goods over that were to be traded. These goods could be things such as livestock, wheat, or various other items. The…

affordable housing for those didn 't have a lot of money. Eleanor Roosevelt, was born as Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, on October 11th, 1884. Roosevelt’s parents didn’t share a very healthy marriage. Her father was an alcoholic and her mother died of diphtheria in 1892, when Eleanor Roosevelt was only eight years of age. Less than two years later, her father died. Eleanor and her two…

Vaccination had been one of the greatest achievements of our era. Eliminating life threatening diseases and making the world a better, healthier place. Even though it comes with side effects it has been proven to save many lives. Although for many people, vaccination is a routinely event, some parents disagree with the method and do not want to get their child vaccinated. This is an ongoing issue whether or not parents should have to get their kids vaccinated. Even though many parents are under…

Late in the 1800 's was born a great American poet by the name of Edwin Arlington Robinson. A naturally talented writer, Robinson grew into his profession during an era of struggle. While the world squandered to acquire wealth, and while most failed, the poets of this time solemnly wrote about what was unfolding. Events throughout his life lead to the inspiration for one of his most famous poems, “Richard Cory”. Edwin Arlington Robinson was a poet in the Modernist era significant to American…

Should compulsory vaccination be legalised worldwide? Whether it should be compulsory to get vaccinated is a very disputable topic that has been going on for a very long time. Recently research has shown that vaccinations have many side effects that affect the recipient and others. Side effects such as headaches, upper respiratory tract infection, stuffy nose, sore throat, joint pain, abdominal pain, cough, nausea, diarrhea and fevers are common. But in extreme cases (less than one in 100,00)…

Imagine a world where vaccines have never been invented. Such a world would be a frightening place. It would be riddled with disease and people reluctant to leave their homes for fear of being infected if they are exposed to disease. With the thousands of diseases out there, the world would quickly become a hospital without walls and boundaries as more of its population succumbed to disease. Thanks to vaccines, the world will hopefully never turn out like this. However, when parents choose not…

Buchenwald Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps established on German soil. It was located on a wooded hill four and a half miles northwest of Weimar, Germany (Berenbaum and Whitlock 1). USHMM shares that it was located north of Sachsenhausen and south of Dachau. The camp was built in 1937 so it could initially house political enemies and followers of the Jewish faith. The population greatly increased after Kristallnacht in November of 1983. There were many medical experiments…