HPV Vaccine for Men3‚4 50-59 years 1 dose 1 or 2 doses Pneumococcal (PCV13)7 1 dose Pneumococcal (PPSV23)7 1 or 2 doses Meningococcal 1 dose 1 or more doses Hepatitis A3 2 doses Hepatitis B3 3 doses Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 1 or 3 doses Boxes this color show that the vaccine is recommended for all adults who have not been vaccinated‚ unless your healthcare professional tells you that you cannot safely receive the vaccine or that you do
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each office visit. RECOMMENDED VACCINATION SCHEDULE Name of Vaccine When It’s Recommended Total Doses Chickenpox (varicella) At 12 months and 4-6 years 2 Diphtheria‚ tetanus‚ and pertussis (DTaP) At 2‚ 4‚ 6 and 12-15 months‚ and 4-6 years 5 Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) At 2‚ 4‚ 6‚ and 12 months 4 Hepatitis A (HepA) At 12 and 18 months 3 Hepatitis B (HepB) At birth‚ 1-2 months‚ and 6 months 3 Human papillomavirus (HPV) 3-dose series for girls at age 11-12 years 3 Inactivated influenza (flu shot)
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Introduction Pneumonia is defined as the inflammation of lung tissue caused by an infectious agent that results in acute respiratory signs and symptoms. It can either be acquired outside (community-acquired) or within the hospital (hospital-acquired) Who shall be considered as having community-acquired Pneumonia? For ages 3 months to 5 years are tachypnea and/or chest indrawing For ages 5 to 12 years are fever‚ tachypnea‚ and crackles Who shall be considered as having
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non-infectious meningitis. Bacterial meningitis and Viral meningitis are the two most common and serious types of meningitis. Bacteria meningitis is caused by bacteria. There are several types of pathogens that can cause bacterial meningitis: Haemophilus influenzae‚ Streptococcus pneumoniae‚ and Listeria monocytogenes. Some of the symptoms of Bacteria meningitis are nausea‚ vomiting‚ increased sensitivity to light‚ and confusion. Bacteria meningitis can be life threatening and result in the need of medical
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viruses. Typical viruses include respiratory syncytial virus‚ rhinovirus‚ influenza‚ and others. Bacteria are uncommon pathogens but may include Mycoplasma pneumoniae‚ Chlamydophila pneumoniae‚ Bordetella pertussis‚ streptococcus pneumoniae‚ and haemophilus influenzae. * Damage caused by irritation of the airways leads to inflammation and leads to neutrophils infiltrating the lung tissue. * Mucosal hypersecretion is promoted by a substance released by neutrophils. * Further obstruction to the
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BACTERIAL MENINGITIS BY JAY DOMANTAY JAY DOMANTAY ANATOMY 151 HERBERT MAY 11‚ 2009 BACTERIAL MENINGITIS A bacterial infection of blood poisoning in the meninges called bacterial meningitis affects toddlers‚ adolescents and young adults. The infection strikes nearly 3‚000 Americans each year‚ and 10 to 12% of those infected will die. Among those who survive‚ approximately 20 % live with permanent disabilities‚ such as brain damage‚ kidney disease‚ hearing loss or loss of limbs.(“Prevention
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Melissa Babajko Microbiology 214BA Dr. May June 6‚ 2012 Staphylococcus aureus- Is a facultative anaerobic‚ Gram-positive‚ salt positive‚ cocci shaped bacterium. Staphylococcus aureus is found as normal part of the skin floral in the nasal passages and on the skin. An estimated twenty percent of people naturally have harmless Staphylococcus aureus on their skin and are long-term carries for Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common strand of Staphylococcus in humans to date
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If bacterial meningitis is suspected several tests sound be done before beginning treatment. A blood sample should be taken and a complete blood count (CBC) should be performed and a lumbar puncture should also be performed as soon as possible. Laboratory findings The white blood cell count (WBC) should be 5‚000-10‚000 /mm3. Critical values associated WBC are 30‚000 /mm3. Variables that may increase white blood cell count include: Physical activity and stress‚ final months of pregnancy and/or labor
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16. Serratia marcescens Burn/Wound/Nosocomial Infections 17. Shigella dysenteriae Gastroenteritis/Dysentery 18. Yersinis pestis Plague (TFleas‚ CRats/CSquirrels) 19. Haemophilus influenzae Pediatric Meningitis/Otitis Media/Respiratory Disease 20. Pasteurella multocida Septicemia (Cat Bite) 21. Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans Juvenile Periodontitis 22. Campylobacter
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Pneumonia refers to a serious type of lung infection. It’s often a complication of the common cold or flu that happens when the infection spreads to the lungs. Pneumonia during pregnancy is called maternal pneumonia. Pneumonia is considered a serious and potentially fatal illness for anyone. Certain groups are at a higher risk of complications. This includes pregnant women. The best way to treat and prevent complications from maternal pneumonia is to see your doctor at the first sign of an illness
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