Swine influenza

Encephalitis as defined as simply as possible is; inflammation of the brain. That four-word definition packs a lot of potentially horrific lifelong challenges for those whom suffer from it unfortunately. Inflammation is a response of our immune systems to both infection and or invasion. With encephalitis the inflammation happening in our brain’s makes the tissue become inflamed and swollen. This combination leads to headaches and fevers in addition to a wide range of other symptoms that can be…

Chapter 13 of the text, “ Myers Psychology In Everyday Life 3e ”, identifies a spectrum of psychological disorders. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), classifies the psychological disorders and provides treatment suggestions about the disorders. For example, schizophrenia is a term that identifies an individual who has little or inappropriate emotions, bizarre beliefs, disorganized thought processes and withdrawn from social activity. Particularly,…

noise when they inhale. Croup is not dangerous but it can cause a child to be hospitalized if it is severe. Vaccines today protect children against some of the more dangerous forms of croup. The vaccine for measles also carries the (Hib) haemophilus influenza which protects your…

antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 2. What antiviral agents are prescribed for influenza A? Neuroaminidase inhibitors (zanamivir, oseltamivir and permivir) as well as the adamantanes (amantadine and rimantadine) are all affective against influenza A although adamantanes will not be prescribed in the United States unless under very special circumstances (Zachary, 2015). Oseltamivir, Tamiflu is the drug of choice for influenza. 3. What are the dosage ranges, action, use, pharmacokinetics,…

A common example of this is in the influenza virus which can undergo either antigenic shift or antigenic drift which can cause the outer surface of the virus to appear differently to a host previously infected with the virus. This is why there is there is no single vaccine for the influenza virus but instead a new one is usually developed before each flu season that will provide immunity to the strains that scientists…

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…

The issue of an Ebola epidemic gives rise to obligations for infected individuals in regards to the health of others. It requires the consideration of ethical theories such as utilitarianism and the right for autonomy, where there is a need for individuals infected with the Ebola virus to give up their liberty in order to prevent harm to others. This will be supported with the harm principle and the need for the government to contribute to the public good of preventing the spread of communicable…

Alexus Saldivar Health Education and Promotion Settings Health education/promotion is done by professionally trained health education specialist. Health education and promotion has become a need in society as people become more knowledgeable about health and as we see an incline in health care. Health education and promotion can be found in various settings. Health education and promotion are found in settings such as; schools, public or community, and worksite settings. In the school setting…

Kids in my opinion are just the best and that’s why I want to make a difference in their lives. There are things anyone wanting to be a pediatric nurse should prepare themselves for. Seeing a sick child can make anyone heavy hearted and the nurses working with the kids want nothing but to make them better. The nurses going in this field should be prepared to go through all the struggles and emotional weight that come with working with children. To experience and learn to prepare for everything…

Influenza Influenza is a respiratory virus that is contagious and can be very serious for elderly patients, those over 65 years of age. It can also be very dangerous for the very young of age. There are three types of flu viruses - influenza A, influenza B, and influenza C. Types A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics which hit the U.S. and Europe essentially every winter. They may hit later in the season, but are generally seen in the winter. The type C influenza virus causes mild respiratory…