Influenza pandemic

There was a deadly disease that was sweeping across America in the 1950’s. This disease was known as poliomyelitis or polio. Polio or poliomyelitis is a virus that may cause paralysis and is preventable by polio vaccine. This disease killed over thirteen hundred Americans and a large percentage were children. In the year 1954, this virus infected about 18,000 children. After extensive research, President Dwight D. Eisenhower became aware of Dr. Jonas Salk who on April 12, 1955, had developed a…

Getting vaccinated is extremely important for many reasons. It has saved billions of lives and has prevented many people from acquiring diseases. There are different vaccinations for different diseases. Vaccinations/immunizations are a step for preventing diseases, some of these are: measles, mumps and whooping cough. Those are quite common in America still today. Anyone can catch these if they are not vaccinated properly. Vaccines do not just protect you, they protect others around you. If more…

Hello! I am Hana Pfeiffer and I am thirteen years old. I am super excited to be participating in my very first year in 4-H. Every year I go to the fair and ever since I was really young I wanted to participate in the fun! This year I contacted a family friend and before I knew it I was in the club, Barnyard Tails! This year I am raising pigs because we know many people that have done or are doing them. They recommended swine for my first year. Before we got the pigs, we started building…

Car seats, baby gates, window locks, anti-slip mats -- you always think of ways to keep your children safe. But the best protection when it comes to pediatric care is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations. Children are exposed to germs every day and some of these can cause lifelong damage. Fortunately, ACCESS Nursing Services offer a vaccination program to help shield your child from a range of potentially fatal conditions. They understand that each child is unique and deserves the…

a. Penatacel is a combination vaccine that covers Diptheria, haemophilus, influenza B, pertussis, polio, tetanus for infants 2 months old b. Pediarix covers diphtheria, hep B., pertussis, polio, tetanus for ages 6 wk to 6 years c. Kinrix is for ages 4 to 6 and is not recommended D. Proquad is also a combination vaccine however is not recommended at this point because the child is too young. 2. By what route and site should the vaccines be given? (See Table Below) -Pentacel is a vaccine…

Children & Immunization Immunization of children against a horde of infectious viruses and bacteria has been addressed to be one of the most critical health interventions of the 20th century. Immunizations have eliminated the virus smallpox infection worldwide, impelled polio from North America, and made once common infections like diphtheria, tetanus, and measles a very uncommon occurrence. Pediatric immunizations are likely to prevent 3 million deaths in children each year worldwide…

Netterwald, James. "Helping the Kids." Drug Discovery & Development, 05 Sept. 2008, pp. 36-38. James Netterwald writes about the effectiveness and history of the rotavirus vaccine throughout the article "Helping the Kids." Netterwald shares how the rotavirus effects children from all over the world and the possible vaccinations that children are able to get to prevent the disease. Although there was a vaccination that proved to have problems, there is now a safe and highly effective vaccine…

The rise occurs due to the future decisions, and how they will impact others. Advances in technology and globalization will make the Ethical dilemmas harder, and will increase as people rely on them more and become more interdependent. The more technology dependent, the greater impact it will have on the ethical dilemmas and on others. Which in return, will cause an increase in debates. The CDC created the panel of ethics to decide the life or death question after the shortage of the flu…

Every parent wants only what is best for their tiny, new, little bundle of joy. Not many parents spend their pregnancy pondering the thoughts of vaccinations. However, when the time comes there is so much controversial information bombarding parents about vaccination nowadays it’s enough to give any parent, let alone new parents, nightmares. Are vaccinations safe? Should we vaccinate children? Do we have to? What happens if we choose not to vaccinate? Will the vaccination make our children ill?…

West Nile virus has been confirmed in two Allegan County crows. These are two of 81 birds that have tested positive for West Nile virus from 33 Michigan counties to date in 2017. Residents are reminded that the best way to protect against West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses is to prevent mosquito bites. Symptoms of West Nile virus include headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. An estimated 80% of people infected with West Nile virus will never…