Norovirus Outbreak in an Elementary School
... additional control measures. The school had two to three classes per grade, and one to three staff members were assigned to each class. Although students attended a few classes outside their classroom each day (e.g., art or math), they spent the majority of time in their own classrooms. No outbreaks ...
... additional control measures. The school had two to three classes per grade, and one to three staff members were assigned to each class. Although students attended a few classes outside their classroom each day (e.g., art or math), they spent the majority of time in their own classrooms. No outbreaks ...
Epidemiology * introductory numerical concepts
... The “crude” mortality rate is the number of people in a population who die of a given disease per specified unit of time Case-fatality rate – the number of deaths from a disease in a specified time per number of diagnosed cases of the disease Both often require refining to gender/age etc as ri ...
... The “crude” mortality rate is the number of people in a population who die of a given disease per specified unit of time Case-fatality rate – the number of deaths from a disease in a specified time per number of diagnosed cases of the disease Both often require refining to gender/age etc as ri ...
Fifth Disease and Pregnancy - Region of Waterloo Public Health
... infectiosum, is a viral infection. It received the name because it was the fifth childhood illness identified. It is common in children but can affect people of all ages. Increased activity is usually seen in late winter and early spring and can cause outbreaks in schools and day cares. Between 50–6 ...
... infectiosum, is a viral infection. It received the name because it was the fifth childhood illness identified. It is common in children but can affect people of all ages. Increased activity is usually seen in late winter and early spring and can cause outbreaks in schools and day cares. Between 50–6 ...
Mad Cow Disease
... disease affecting the central nervous system of adult cattle. (Hence the name) • To most others, mad cow disease is characterized by the formation of vacuoles (holes) in the animal's brain, giving the brain a "spongy” appearance. As the disease progresses, the animal tremors, displays abnormal and s ...
... disease affecting the central nervous system of adult cattle. (Hence the name) • To most others, mad cow disease is characterized by the formation of vacuoles (holes) in the animal's brain, giving the brain a "spongy” appearance. As the disease progresses, the animal tremors, displays abnormal and s ...
Modern Science vs. Infectious Disease
... • Since the 1970s, however, that confidence has been shattered with the spread of new pathogens, and mutations that are resistant to vaccines and antibiotics ...
... • Since the 1970s, however, that confidence has been shattered with the spread of new pathogens, and mutations that are resistant to vaccines and antibiotics ...
NM Vaccination Poster
... pregnant woman’s baby and may lead to severe complications, including fetal death. ...
... pregnant woman’s baby and may lead to severe complications, including fetal death. ...
Hepatitis B Immunization Health History
... The law does not require that students receive vaccination for enrollment. Furthermore, the institution is not required by law to provide vaccination and/or reimbursement for the vaccine. Hepatitis B (HBV) is a serious viral infection of the liver that can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, l ...
... The law does not require that students receive vaccination for enrollment. Furthermore, the institution is not required by law to provide vaccination and/or reimbursement for the vaccine. Hepatitis B (HBV) is a serious viral infection of the liver that can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, l ...
Vaccines: Imperative to good health
... cause conditions such as autism. Organizations such as the CDC, the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization all agree that there’s no evidence that vaccines cause autism. Potential reactions from a vaccine shot can include soreness, redness, swelling at the site of the inject ...
... cause conditions such as autism. Organizations such as the CDC, the National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization all agree that there’s no evidence that vaccines cause autism. Potential reactions from a vaccine shot can include soreness, redness, swelling at the site of the inject ...
How vaccines work.
... comparison, natural viruses reproduce thousands of times. • "Live-attenuated vaccines can cause very mild illness in a small proportion of people," says John Bradley, M.D., member of the committee on infectious diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). "However, these side effects are us ...
... comparison, natural viruses reproduce thousands of times. • "Live-attenuated vaccines can cause very mild illness in a small proportion of people," says John Bradley, M.D., member of the committee on infectious diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). "However, these side effects are us ...
The Value of Vaccines in Disease Prevention
... The Value of Vaccines in Disease Prevention Vaccinations are an essential tool in our fight against infectious disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination has greatly reduced the burden of infectious disease globally.1 Vaccines protect the vaccinated individual by direct i ...
... The Value of Vaccines in Disease Prevention Vaccinations are an essential tool in our fight against infectious disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccination has greatly reduced the burden of infectious disease globally.1 Vaccines protect the vaccinated individual by direct i ...
Vaccines
... Vaccines • Contraindications - Do not give: – Vaccines to someone with an acute disease or neurological disturbance. – Attenuated vaccines to pregnant women. – Vaccines in the first trimester of pregnancy. – Vaccines to people on immunosuppressive drugs or irradiation or with AIDS. – Vaccines made ...
... Vaccines • Contraindications - Do not give: – Vaccines to someone with an acute disease or neurological disturbance. – Attenuated vaccines to pregnant women. – Vaccines in the first trimester of pregnancy. – Vaccines to people on immunosuppressive drugs or irradiation or with AIDS. – Vaccines made ...
MENINGITIS
... If the CSF parameters are nondiagnostic or the patient has had oral antibiotics, Latex Agglutination tests can be done for Hib, Strep pneumoniae, N meningitides, and strep agalactia. If the CSF is not diagnostic in a non toxic patient, the LP should be repeated at 12 hours even if Abs have been give ...
... If the CSF parameters are nondiagnostic or the patient has had oral antibiotics, Latex Agglutination tests can be done for Hib, Strep pneumoniae, N meningitides, and strep agalactia. If the CSF is not diagnostic in a non toxic patient, the LP should be repeated at 12 hours even if Abs have been give ...
Immunizations - Pediatric Nursing
... Complete health and immunization record All new students must have written results of a PPD test for tuberculosis within 12 months If PPD is positive a chest x-ray is recommended Treatment is recommended unless the child has some ...
... Complete health and immunization record All new students must have written results of a PPD test for tuberculosis within 12 months If PPD is positive a chest x-ray is recommended Treatment is recommended unless the child has some ...
Opper, Sonja T.
... Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. It is suspected that as early as the age of Hippocrates, meningitis has been recognized as a disease. The first recorded major outbreak of was in Geneva in 1805. In 1887 Anton Weichselbaum ...
... Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. It is suspected that as early as the age of Hippocrates, meningitis has been recognized as a disease. The first recorded major outbreak of was in Geneva in 1805. In 1887 Anton Weichselbaum ...
Vaccinations - Griffith Animal Hospital PC
... liver or kidneys. Ingestion of infected urine or rodent-contaminated garbage is the most common means of transmission, but some forms of the bacteria can penetrate damaged or thin skin, or through contaminated water. Parainfluenza (P) - a highly contagious respiratory disease that can progress to pn ...
... liver or kidneys. Ingestion of infected urine or rodent-contaminated garbage is the most common means of transmission, but some forms of the bacteria can penetrate damaged or thin skin, or through contaminated water. Parainfluenza (P) - a highly contagious respiratory disease that can progress to pn ...
Human Health Risk
... transmitted Pathogens that cause most infectious diseases are viruses, bacteria, fungi, protists, and parasitic worms. Top three infectious diseases: respiratory infections (TB, Flu, pneumonia) HIV/AIDS Diarrheal diseases ...
... transmitted Pathogens that cause most infectious diseases are viruses, bacteria, fungi, protists, and parasitic worms. Top three infectious diseases: respiratory infections (TB, Flu, pneumonia) HIV/AIDS Diarrheal diseases ...
Chapter 14 Principles of Disease
... • Latent disease – microbe stays inactive for a long time and then becomes active to produce symptoms ...
... • Latent disease – microbe stays inactive for a long time and then becomes active to produce symptoms ...
Lesson 1: Understanding Communicable Diseases
... The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold ...
... The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold ...
TICK-BORNE DISEASE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
... Severe manifestations can include: acute respiratory distress sera confirms recent infection. syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hemodynamic Titres ≥ 1:1024 suggest recent or instability, congestive heart failure, renal failure, hepatic compromise, active infections, those ≤ 1:64 ...
... Severe manifestations can include: acute respiratory distress sera confirms recent infection. syndrome, disseminated intravascular coagulation, hemodynamic Titres ≥ 1:1024 suggest recent or instability, congestive heart failure, renal failure, hepatic compromise, active infections, those ≤ 1:64 ...
Vaccinations - Steamboat Veterinary Hospital
... Calicivirus is a virus that causes an upper respiratory infection. It is very contagious through contact with infected cats. Symptoms include fever, gum disease, mouth ulcers, sneezing, among others. More advanced forms of the virus are more severe and can cause fatality. Cats do not need to exhibit ...
... Calicivirus is a virus that causes an upper respiratory infection. It is very contagious through contact with infected cats. Symptoms include fever, gum disease, mouth ulcers, sneezing, among others. More advanced forms of the virus are more severe and can cause fatality. Cats do not need to exhibit ...
MICR 454L - Cal State LA - Instructional Web Server
... Collect data about affected individuals, the places and the periods in which disease occurred Typically retrospective E.g. Snow’s study ...
... Collect data about affected individuals, the places and the periods in which disease occurred Typically retrospective E.g. Snow’s study ...
New Generation Vaccines, 3rd Edition
... The title of the book does not do justice to its scope. It is much more than a description of the new vaccines developed since the previous edition, which was published in 1997. Forty percent of the book is devoted to general topics that establish a socioeconomic context for vaccine development (i.e ...
... The title of the book does not do justice to its scope. It is much more than a description of the new vaccines developed since the previous edition, which was published in 1997. Forty percent of the book is devoted to general topics that establish a socioeconomic context for vaccine development (i.e ...
Northwest Public Health Leadership Institute
... managed by governmental entities and required for public school attendance. - In the 1970’s the World Health Organization and UNICEF took vaccine programs global, dramatically increasing the rates of vaccinated children in developing countries. Ironically, as vaccines have become more commonplace, t ...
... managed by governmental entities and required for public school attendance. - In the 1970’s the World Health Organization and UNICEF took vaccine programs global, dramatically increasing the rates of vaccinated children in developing countries. Ironically, as vaccines have become more commonplace, t ...
From the School Nurse
... pregnancy will need to be monitored closely. Some babies develop complications if they were infected with Fifth disease before birth. Ten percent develop severe anemia and 2% may die. Birth defects, however, are never a result of this virus. ...
... pregnancy will need to be monitored closely. Some babies develop complications if they were infected with Fifth disease before birth. Ten percent develop severe anemia and 2% may die. Birth defects, however, are never a result of this virus. ...
Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (also termed meningococcus). It carries a high mortality rate if untreated but is a vaccine-preventable disease. While best known as a cause of meningitis, widespread blood infection can result in sepsis, which is a more damaging and dangerous condition. Meningitis and meningococcemia are major causes of illness, death, and disability in both developed and under-developed countries.There are approximately 2,600 cases of bacterial meningitis per year in the United States, and on average 333,000 cases in developing countries. The case fatality rate ranges between 10 and 20 percent. The incidence of endemic meningococcal disease during the last 13 years ranges from 1 to 5 per 100,000 in developed countries, and from 10 to 25 per 100,000 in developing countries. During epidemics the incidence of meningococcal disease approaches 100 per 100,000. Meningococcal vaccines have sharply reduced the incidence of the disease in developed countries.The disease's pathogenesis is not fully understood. The pathogen colonises a large number of the general population harmlessly, but in some very small percentage of individuals it can invade the blood stream, and the entire body but notably limbs and brain, causing serious illness. Over the past few years, experts have made an intensive effort to understand specific aspects of meningococcal biology and host interactions, however the development of improved treatments and effective vaccines is expected to depend on novel efforts by workers in many different fields.While meningococcal disease is not as contagious as the common cold (which is spread through casual contact), it can be transmitted through saliva and occasionally through close, prolonged general contact with an infected person.