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Brenda Hernandez Professor Haley Murphy POLS 2033-001 21 March 2016 Virus GOV. Virus MEV-1 in the film is based on the epidemic of H1N1 in the United States and the world overall. The rapid spread of the disease was alarming and frightening to the government agencies such as the local health departments and centers for disease of control and prevention (CDC). Contagion the movie was a prime example of showing how the local, state, and federal government agencies react towards an…

As my thirteen-year-old cousin, you are owed the information on how to have safe sex. This doesn’t mean you should go out and lose your virginity right away, but once you find someone you are comfortable enough to have sex with, and you are ready to do so, you need to know how to take the steps to prevent risks. These risks include contracting a sexually transmitted disease and the possibility of becoming pregnant. Before you have sex, you should always make sure you and your partner are…

> It is a shame that in the 21 first century, we still live with such health disparities, such as racial injustices. Discrimination is alive and well against LGBTQ individuals. We judge others despite the fact that we don't want others to label or judge us. > LGBTQ health disparities are obvious or evident and there could be a link between their treatment and the fact that members of the LGBTQ community are more at risk for suicide, substance abuse, and psychiatric disorders. >…

Year to year mumps can range from a couple hundred to a couple thousand people? Mumps is virus that causes swelling to the face. In 2010 there were about 2,612 cases and in 2013 there were 229 prior to the U.S. mumps vaccination program implemented in the United States was about 186,000 cases were reported each year. Since the pre-vaccine era, there has been more than 99% decrease in mumps cases in the United States. Mumps was one of the leading causes of hospitalization during World War 1.…

Syphillis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painful sore. It can have a serious outcome when left untreated, but is also simple to cure with the right treatment given by your primary doctor. Syphillis is contracted by direct contact with a syphillis sore during either vaginal, anal or oral sex. Sores can be found on or around the penis, rectum, vagina, on the lips or in the mouth. This form of STD can also be spread from an infected mother to her baby.…

Being afraid of an animal that has caused pain after an attack is a good reason to avoid that particular animal to prevent another attack or even death. However, having a phobia of a particular animal such as snakes, even after the reassurance that they are not harmful is irrational. Furthermore, snakes are either feared by or loved by many people. To illustrate, many bibles state that snakes have a bad reputation since the beginning of human life on earth, unintentionally raising fear for many…

The Glaxo-Wellcome situation to me is much simpler than the reading presents it. I believe that for the sake of continued success going forward, it is in the best interest of both Wellcome Israel and Ofra Sherman to pursue their interest in completely becoming the newest team members of Glaxo. While Wellcome is considered successful, falling between 10th and 20th worldwide in revenue (Jick, T. & Peiperl, M., 2011.), its is not uncommon for these rankings to change dramatically overnight.…

In 1920 the hookworm infection was problematic in many impoverished areas around the globe. This infection happens when the hookworm parasite tunnels up through a human’s foot. Over time it slowly makes its way to the small intestine where it matures. The symptoms of this infection can include but is not limited to nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, and vomiting. The Rockefeller Foundation was interested in increasing the education about the disease and slowly push towards eradication. The…

Trichomoniasis is an STD (sexually transmitted disease) that can affect both women and men. In women, the outer area of the female genitalia (vulva) and the vagina are affected. In men, the penis is mainly affected, but the prostate and other reproductive organs can also be involved. This condition can be treated with medicine. What are the causes? This condition is caused by an organism called Trichomonas. Trichomoniasis most often spreads from person to person (is contagious) through sexual…

itself and some of the quotes make me wish that I could reach out and slap the person who said it. Another thing that really shocked me and actually disgusted me what on page 39, the small section about the Pope on AIDS, where Klein discusses that the Pope banned condoms to help stop the AIDS epidemic that is occurring throughout the world, especially in areas of…