Infectious disease

the culture. By not assuming anything about the culture, the nurse builds trust (Minority Nursing 2013). The Healthy People 2020 Objectives that would guide the family intervention plan are Access to Human Services and Immunization and Infectious Disease (Healthy People 2020, 2016). Assess to Human Services objective can be used as a guide because the goal is to improve the access to comprehensive, quality health care services (Healthy People 2020,…

Influenza Introduction Influenza commonly known as the flu is a respiratory contagious disease that affects mostly the nose, throat, bronchi and sporadically the lungs. This infection disease is caused by RNA viruses of the family of Orthomyxoviridae and affects birds and mammals. There are 3 classifications of Influenza: Influenza A – Found in aquatic birds which are a natural host and often transmitted to poultry and humans. It is often the virus that is responsible for human pandemics.…

Another additive to vaccinations is bovine (cow) serum that is frequently used as a growth medium for vaccinations. It is also the most often animal serum that gets contaminated with bacteriophage. Another troubling factor from the CDC and FDA is, vaccinations are not recommended for pregnant women. However, the package inserts for the vaccinations clearly state that the effects of the vaccine on the fetus remains unknown since they have not been tested the vaccines on pregnant women before. The…

I believe that although infectious diseases would appear to be the biggest problem to the U.S in actuality chronic disease statistically have the biggest impact on the nation in a variety of ways. According to U.S department of State, while infectious disease still remain a major problem in many countries, chronic disease, including such no communicable conditions as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and repiratory disease, are now the major cause of death and disability, not only in…

vaccine-preventable infectious diseases”. All children should be required to be vaccinated to prevent diseases. Epidemics have been occurring since the early fourteenth century with the Black Death in Europe, lasting more than four thousand years (Wilson). As history typically repeats itself, there are steps that need to be taken to prevent epidemics from reoccuring. Parents and guardians need…

getting sick time consuming but, it can be very expensive especially those illnesses that could have been prevented with a vaccine. Immunizations can mean a difference in life or death and how long you get to live. (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases). We should trust doctors and what they are giving us is safe and effective because if we do not do anything it can be too late. (Heimer, 2015) for vaccinations, there are many facts…

Smallpox is a contagious disease that is often fatal. It is caused by the variola virus. Smallpox produces a fever and easily identifiable rash. In 1980, smallpox was declared an eradicated disease following a very successful vaccination program. However, after September 2001, the United States governments took steps to be prepared with a bioterrorism attack using smallpox as a weapon of mass destruction. As a result of this effort, there is a national response plan to be able to vaccinate…

The advertisement titled, “Vaccines for Your Children,” is an advertisement from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website. It has three pictures in color to the left of the screen. The first is of a family celebrating a birthday. The second is of a group of young children smiling as they are leaving school and the third is of two mothers with their smiling babies. There is text to the right of the pictures of two sentences based on the findings of the CDC. There are also different links…

“Varicella is an acute infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV)”. Varicella commonly called Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease known as an uncomfortable, itchy rash. The rash is usually found on the face, chest, and back and then spreads to the rest of the body. The rash turns into blisters, and eventually into scabs. Chickenpox is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster virus. Distribution of the disease is multiplied by coughing or sneezing; making the disease highly…

TREATMENT OPTIONS: Treatment for pneumonia is to cure the infection and prevent complications now and in the future. People who have community-acquired pneumonia (most common type of pneumonia) can usually be treated at home with medication. Although most symptoms die down in a few days/weeks, the feeling of tiredness can go on in the next month or so. Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of your pneumonia. Also health and age factors help determine the right treatment. The…