Pandemic

that being, for the first time in United States’s history, the next generation is predicted to have a shorter life expectancy than the previous (Dollemore). These two somber realities clearly depict one of today’s greatest adversaries: the obesity pandemic. Obesity is characterized by an excess of fat mass, resulting from both genetic and environmental factors (Turnbaugh, Gordon). In…

confirmed and probable cases in Washington as of July 19, 2017 at 4:00pm. Spokane County and King County have the most confirmed cases. There have been 335 cases in Spokane County and 310 cases in King County. At this rate, we are at a high risk for pandemic. There are so many people that travel. If they were exposed to mumps before leaving this state, they could possibly spread the disease to people in the airport, on the plane, and in the state, they are visiting. Stay home when you feel ill…

The Middle Ages also known as the ‘Dark Ages’ have been given quite a negative persona over time. It is of popular belief to assume that this period was filled with barbaric behaviours and little change. If fact the Middle Ages contains it’s own ups and downs. In the analysis of these changing aspects that are present in the High and Late Medieval life passes from A Short History of The Middle Ages by Barbara Rosenwein will be utilized, concentrating on the passages regarding towns and cities,…

The Alexandria mitigation plan will focus on mitigating flooding, tornadoes, and wind storms. Two other hazards identified are long term communication disruption – including telephone, radio, and web based communications, and pandemic. Both communication issues and pandemic do not cause actual physical property damage, however, the impact to the community can be considerable. The State of Minnesota, Homeland Security Emergency Management agency, has identified six categories for mitigation…

In 2002, a sharp ascent in norovirus flare-ups worldwide was perceived which related with the development of another infection variation, particularly a GII.4 norovirus strain. Curiously, analysts have verified that GII.4 strains brought about pandemics in 1995–1996 (US95/96 strain), 2002 (Farmington Hills strain), 2004 (Hunter strain), and 2006 (Minerva/2006b and Laurens/2006a strains). These GII.4 variations spread quickly and all around and are thought to represent 70–80% of all norovirus…

having excessive fat in their bodies; that may cause medical issues such as coronary heart disease. It laid invisible across the centuries it has plague the human race, we didn’t even care about it until recently. The world started noticing this pandemic, an epidemic that is worldwide and realized that it is not just a small issue (Tortora, Funke, and Case 409). It has been an underlying problem that has plagued the world, being a minor problem to person. Obesity has evolved from a simple form…

mosquitoes. Among these germs were those that carried smallpox, measles, chickenpox, influenza, malaria, and yellow fever.” Smallpox was one of the many diseases that killed a large number of Native Americans. According to the author, “the first recorded pandemic of [smallpox] in British North America detonated among the Algonquin of Massachusetts in the early 1630s.” With the deaths of Native Americans, the Europeans are able to control the resources in the area. As more Europeans settle in…

Bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that have no nucleus. Often times these forms of bacteria usually don’t need much to live and can reproduce rather quickly. These bacteria can cause a lot of major diseases and the only way to get around these problems is to maintain a perfect hygiene. Our hands especially, which are constantly filled with bacteria that can cause major harm to the body. Hospitals are easily considered one of the places with a lot of bacteria and infectious diseases.…

originating in Hawaii it was first observed in Europe by Samuel Wallis and his crew, the Dolphin. Today the person known as the father of modern surfing is George Freeth. Unfortunately, Freeth died at the age of 35 in 1919 because of the global flu pandemic. There are different ways to surf with different types of boards that doesn't just…

valacyclovir, which shorten the outbreaks. Although these solutions help reduce the resurgence of symptoms, they cannot prevent them nor new infections. For many years, scientists have been searching for viable ways to immunize people against this pandemic. But efforts have been unsuccessful until only very recently. A team of researchers working at the University of Pennsylvania may have created the first vaccine that can successfully neutralize the genital herpes virus. Targeting three…