Pertussis

Thank you for involving me in the care of Silvana Libratore, a 67-year-old lady who is a lifelong non-smoker and has previously worked in an office environment. Silvana keeps no pets. As you are aware, Silvana was initially admitted to The Northern Hospital between the 23rd and 28th of July following a two-week history of cough and breathlessness. A chest x-ray followed by a CTPA study were unremarkable and inflammatory markers were normal. A provisional diagnosis of viral bronchitis…

Advances in preventative medicine have led to some of the greatest decreases in child mortality rates in existence. The development of immunisations has led to an increase in average life expectancy across the modern world since its inception, crushing once devastating diseases. Unfortunately however, the development of movements against vaccinations have also led to the inception of certain subcultures which are against vaccinations. Although the safety of vaccines receive far more advertising…

Blog Adult Vaccinations that are a Must for Immigrants Vaccinations are considered to be one of the most effective medical ways of helping individuals to strengthen their body immunity. It is best to take medical assistance and know about the vaccinations that your infant needs. However, vaccinations are available not just for children but for adults as well. Adult vaccinations are needed during international visits for immigrants. The growing importance for these vaccinations is to make your…

Pneumonia in Children Pneumonia is a serious life threatening illness in children. It is a form of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) that affects the lungs that are made up of small sacs called ‘Alveoli’. Hen hey get infected, these alveoli fill with pus and fluids. This makes it difficult for the baby to breathe and limits the oxygen intake. The Scary Statistics: • Pneumonia is the world’s leading killer of children under the age of five. • Each year, pneumonia takes the life of 1.4 million…

There are many parents who decide not to vaccinate their children. This puts their child and many others in danger. It also puts the doctor in an ethically moral gray area. If said family chooses not to vaccinate, a doctor has a right for dismissal. Parents must make many new decisions after having a baby. Some of which may be harder to decide on than others. You have a sweet little healthy newborn and you will do everything in your power to keep him/her out of harm’s way. When a doctor informs…

Healthcare professionals are extremely important to the community. They work to serve and heal the sick and injured. Healthcare professionals are the first line of defense against disease. They work tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Healthcare professionals must also protect themselves to protect the patients they serve. Healthcare professionals must take the first step of protecting their patients by obtaining required vaccinations. Vaccinations…

day because you didn’t get vaccinated or getting one shot and not having to worry about getting the disease. Vaccines help keep loved ones from getting a serious illness. Over the past couple years pertussis (whooping cough) and measles have been appearing. There were approximately 21,000 cases of pertussis and 26 deaths in 2010. Most of the children that got the disease were under the age of six months. Finally, vaccines can save you time and money! For example, if a child was to get whooping…

Protecting the ones we love should be a top priority. So many children around the world get sick with the flu and so many parents vouch against getting vaccinated. These parents are either overprotective by not wanting their children to cry, or believe the medicine is harmful. More parents, as well as anyone planning to have children, should be educated on the importance and benefits of vaccinating children. The immunizations administered to children are beneficial and lead to a long life. For…

Before its upbringing, children, and adults, had no immunity against the dreaded scourges and illnesses that invaded their bodies. Now, vaccinations are saving lives of millions and preventing the further spread and exposure of these diseases. Proponents even state that this has been one of the greatest health developments from the 20th century (ProCon). Even though they have various health benefits for its receiver, many still struggle with the idea on whether getting injections should be…

“ In the last decade, numerous changes in vaccine production and administration have reduced the number of adverse events and resulted in safer vaccines. A more purified acellular pertussis vaccine has been licensed for use and has replaced the whole-cell pertussis vaccine used in DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine).” (Thomas Gale, 26) Recent changes of polio vaccine have resulted in fewer…