MMR vaccine controversy

The Zika virus in Rio causes issues that can’t be ignored during the Olympics. For example, athletes dropped out of the Rio Olympics so they won’t get in contact with it. Also, some experts believe the Olympics in Rio should be cancelled. The disease causes panic for individuals who are wondering if they have it in their bodies. The known reasons for a person two have Zika virus are from Zika carrying mosquitoes or human contact. There is more information about the Zika virus in Rio during the…

Encephalitis Pathogen/Cause: What causes the disease (virus, bacteria, fungus, protist, …)? Encephalitis is a viral infection that has multiple different causes. Encephalitis can be caused by the herpes simplex virus, and although this is rare, this type of encephalitis can cause severe brain damage or even death. Encephalitis can also be caused by animals. If a person were to come into contact with an infected animal (an animal with rabies), or be bitten by one, then the person can contract…

Guillain–Barré syndrome Guillain-Barre, pronounced: gee-YAH-buh-RAY, syndrome is a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your peripheral nerves instead of invading organisms. I chose this topic because my father suffered for over 7 years with this debilitating disease. I have only known one person to have it, him. I have heard of it because it is one of the questions on the Influenza administration questionnaire form. I feel it is a unique and often misdiagnosed disease.…

Tinnitus symptoms are identified as ringing in the ears. However, not all individuals hear a distinct ringing sound. Some do and some don't. For every individual the sound they hear may take a completely different form. A number of people experience humming sounds, buzzing, the sound of running water, sizzling noises and even the sound you hear when you put a seashell up to your ear. There are actually even a few people who think they hear more of a musical sound and yet other individuals hear a…

Circumcision is defined as the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis (Crooks and Bauer 102). Male circumcision is a controversial topic in the US. Since parents have the option to circumcise their newborns many opt to do this practice while others rather not hurt their baby. In today’s US population 80% of men are circumcise (Crooks and Bauer 102). Becoming a mother of a male baby is probably one of many difficult decisions needed to make in life specifically for the child. Since I have…

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Jared Curtis English 11, A3 Mrs. Wells 3/31/2016 Bisphenol A There has been a large controversy over the use of Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, in common item. Studies have been done to show that over ninety percent of the human population has traceable amounts of this substance in their bodies. Parents and citizens have flocked to BPA free items in the wake of this shocking discovery. While there is widespread use of BPA, the levels of it that are being used are nowhere near dangerous…

and virologist Salk studied and graduated the New York University School of Medicine He was the first man to discover and develop the successful Polio vaccine Jonas Salk and his skilled team created the first Polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh, in the year of 1952 The vaccine came into popular use in the year of 1955 But, the oral vaccine (developed by Albert Sabin) came into use in the…

Mononucleosis Overview: The mononucleosis or glandular fever is an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is characterized by sore throat, swollen glands and fatigue, which can last for weeks. It affects more adolescents and young adults and produces lifelong immunity against the virus. The integrated medicine addresses this disease with measures to combat the symptoms, with a nutritious diet to support the immune system, with massage and homeopathic remedies. Causes:…

Discussion 1: Lyme disease Why isn’t Lyme disease recognized like any other disease we are faced with? There are hundreds of diseases that patients are being treated for, yet Lyme patients are getting substandard care. Patients who have this debilitating and crippling disease are often overlooked or they are not getting the proper medical treatment and attention they deserve. Many physicians will only prescribe patients one course of antibiotic therapy treatment for their symptoms. If a…