Rotavirus

and the rotavirus is associated with intussusception ("The Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh the Risks"). While it is true that the pertussis vaccine can cause the side effects described above, in a study in Japan there were only 400 cases of pertussis and 10 cases of death when vaccinated. While when there was no vaccination there there about 13,000 cases and 113 deaths. That’s over 3x the amount of cases and 11x the death toll ("The Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh the Risks"). The rotavirus…

Amongst both sheep and cattle, there had previously been outbreaks of rotavirus. This is a virus that results in diarrhoea and intestinal issues, which can cause fatalities in young calves and lambs. This outbreak occurred because the enterprise previously had not vaccinated against rotavirus (the owners of the farm tend to limit their use of vaccines on the livestock). However, after this outbreak, stock units with the virus were culled and the enterprise now regularly vaccinates against it…

Researchers found that “the risk of rhinovirus, rotavirus or norovirus infection after the intervention was reduced by 47-98 percent. The study results also suggested that adding an alcohol-based hand sanitizer in the home could reduce the risk of infections in the home by respiratory and enteric viruses…

If children are vaccinated at the beginning school age, then the child 's life could be saved and future generations could be protected; vaccines can also save the family time and money later on in the child 's life and vaccines save those around the child from harmful viruses and diseases and should therefore be mandatory. Many people in the U.S. do not understand the meaning and positive effects of a child 's recommended vaccines. Vaccines are described by many as the best way parents can…

Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) cause an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 deaths annually in the United States costing us approximately $17-29 billion a year (Center for Disease Control, n.d). HAIs can lead to increased hospitals stays, increased use of diagnostic tests, treatment and antibiotics. The Joint Commission added the reduction of Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI), reduction of Surgical Site Infections (SSI) and the reduction, incidence and…

The history of vaccines and immunization began in 1796 when Edward Jenner, a doctor living in Berkeley, England, performed the world’s first vaccination (Stern & Markel, 2005). Jenner “took pus from a cow pox lesion on a milkmaid’s hand” and “inoculated an eight-year-old boy” (Stern & Markel, 2005, p.612). Six weeks later, Jenner again inoculated two sites on the boys arm and he was unaffected. This was the beginning of vaccines and expanded greatly in the late 19th and early twentieth…

The U.S Institute of Medicine defined global health as “Health problems, issues and concerns that rise above national boundaries and need to address by co-operative actions” (UNICEF/WHO, 2009). Health is very important for everybody and health of each individual depends on the health of others. There is also an ethical dimension to health and well-being of other people and health is closely related to the economic and social development of the country. Therefore, by studying global health it…

Should my child be vaccinated? What is in a vaccination? Are you sure they are safe? These are questions that are asked all around the world, and many parents are wondering if their children should be required to get vaccinations. Many would think yes, although some would say no. However even though people say vaccines are dangerous to children, parents should require their children to be vaccinated, because the vaccinations can protect future generations, save money and time, and they are used…

series is given at 2 months and the third series is given anywhere between 6-15 months. Hepatitis should not be given if the patient is allergic to yeast. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) Rotavirus (RV) is a 2 series vaccine. It is given at 2 months and 3 months. Rotavirus is a common virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, especially in infants and young children. When a child gets diarrhea they can get dehydrated and could cause the child to get hospitalized. The vaccine…

virus or bacteria is still enough to stimulate the body’s immune system. There are only four vaccines that carry a small amount of live virus that can result in minor systems. Those vaccinations are: Flu (nasal spray only), Chicken Pox, MMR, and Rotavirus. Vaccinations are one of the largest medical advances in history and should be utilized to the fullest extent. Having vaccinations…