The Flu Vaccine Administration Task Force In the wake of the 2004-2005 flu vaccine shortage‚ we are convening a federal task force to develop a strategy plan for addressing the issues presented in this case. What are the key problems or issues that has caused such shortage? 2. What are the market and non-market forces contributing to the previous shortages? 3. What are the social values the Federal government should protect? State government should protect? Are there alternatives
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Health. Epidemiology and management of common skin diseases in children in developing countries. 2005. WHO/FCH/CAH/05.12. 2. Growing awareness of skin diseases. Bull of WHO. 2005;83:881–968. PubMed. 3. Ajao AO‚ Akintunde C. Studies on the prevalence of tinea capitis in Ile-IfeNigeria. Mycopathol. 1985;98:43–48. PubMed. 4. Odueko DM‚ Onayeni O‚ Oyedeji U. a prevalence survey of skin diseases in Nigerian children. Nig J of Med. 2001;10:64–67. PubMed. 5. Ngwogu A‚ Otokunefo TV. Epidemiology of dermatophytoses
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Allergic rhinitis is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the nasal cavity and affects people of all ages. The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis are sneezing‚ nasal itching‚ blocked or runny nose and sore throat. Research suggests that a combination of genetic factors such as family history of allergic rhinitis and environmental factors such as exposure to allergens‚ including smoke‚ dust‚ pollen‚ insects‚ molds‚ or animal dander‚ may increase the risk for developing allergic
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Public Health Michelle Payden-Wright HCS/457 January 5‚ 2015 Christine Tredway Public Health How has the approach to public health changed over the last 200 years? Which events or movements in public health and epidemiology were most influential? Why? There has been an enormous change in the way public health approaches health care over the past 200 years. There is an article in Philly.com that discusses how 222 years ago in 1798 approximately “ten percent of the Philadelphia population was succumbed
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CASE ANALYSIS: Case: Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Company [1893] 1 QB 256 Introduction: Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Company Ltd is one of the most leading cases in the law of contracts under common law. Known for both its academic importance and its contribution in the development of the laws relating unilateral contracts‚ it is still binding on lower courts in England and Wales‚ and is still cited by judges in their judgements. This research paper aims to critically examine and analyze the
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SOMATIZATION DISORDER OUTLINE • • • • • • • • Introduction Epidemiology Etiology/pathophysiology Risk factors Clinical features Investigations Diagnosis Differential diagnosis OUTLINE • • • • • • Treatments Complications Prognosis Prevention Conclusion References INTRODUCTION • Somatization disorder is a form of somatoform disorder characterized by recurring multiple and current‚ clinically significant complaints about somatic symptoms • It is also
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of creating a powerful and protective antibody response‚ could be used as H. influenzae vaccine candidates (Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases‚ 13th Edition‚ 2015‚ p: 119). Given the important role of the structural polysaccharide (PRP) of Hib in its virulence and immunity‚ this virulence factor has already been used as a vaccine candidate against Hib (Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases‚ 13th Edition‚ 2015‚ p: 119).
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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) Annually starting at age 6 months Annually Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) At 2‚ 4‚ 6 months‚ and 4-6 years 4 Live intranasal influenza Annually starting at age 2 years Annually Measles‚ mumps‚ and rubella (MMR) At 12 months and 4-6 years 2 Meningococcal conjugate (MCV) At 11-12 years 1 Pneumococcal conjugate
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Number of questions Objectives Focus of studying 3 MC 1.1 Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer from other medical and allied health professionals. Role of ATC’s‚ team physicians and the sports medicine team 4 MC 1.2 Explain the regulatory agencies for athletic training and the guidelines for certification and licensure. Continuing education Organizations for AT’s (Ex. NATA‚ BOC‚ CAATE‚ etc.) 1 MC 1.3 Examine the history‚ role‚ and functions of the National
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Communicable Disease Nursing Study Bullets Communicable Disease Nursing DRUG OF CHOICE Tetanus: PEN G Na; DIAZEPAM (Valium) Meningitis: MANNITOL (osmotic diuretic); DEXAMETHASONE (anti-inflammatory); DILANTIN/PHENYTOIN (anti-convulsive); PYRETINOL/ENCEPHABO L (CNS stimulant) Rabies Vaccines: LYSSAVAC‚ VERORAB Immunoglobulins: ERIG or HRIg DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Tetanus: WOUND CULTURE Meningitis: LUMBAR PUNCTURE Encephalitis: EEG Polio: EMG; Muscle testing Rabies: Brain biopsy (Negri bodies) Fluorescent
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