spread from person to person‚ e.g.‚ scabies. Micro-organisms which cause infection may originate from: • One self (endogenous) • Other people (exogenous) • The environment A feature that distinguishes infection from other non-infectious diseases is that it can
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The virus known as Measles There are many viruses today that at one time were a deadly disease‚ however because of advances in technology and vaccinations‚ we no longer give them a second thought. Prior to the discovery of a vaccination‚ the United States reported a total of over 50‚000 cases of measles outbreaks each year with 450-500 cases resulting in death. (NCIRD) Since the disbursement of an effective vaccination‚ the measles has been almost eradicated in the United States; however it is
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Yes‚ I do believe mandatory vaccine programs should be instituted as a public health initiative. Those who are not immunized put other people at risk to these dangerous diseases. Vaccines are meant to help prevent and stop the spread of these viruses to others. It is not fair to those who are medically sensitive and have a suppressed immune system be exposed to these unvaccinated individuals because of their personal beliefs. Many parents do not want to vaccinate their children because they think
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Accident‚ illness and emergency policy & procedure The safety and wellness of your child whilst in my care is of paramount importance and my statutory duty. However sometimes accidents may happen and I will follow the following procedures to ensure that accidents are managed appropriately. My premises are checked and aligned with the requirements of EYFS. I also ensure that my safety routines are regularly reviewed and updated. A record of the incident however minor or serious will be recorded
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An estimated half of American workers have called in sick to work in the last year. Viruses and bacteria can live two hours or more on office furniture and keyboards. When someone shows up sick to work‚ they can end up spreading diseases through everything that they touch. To stay healthy throughout the year‚ workers have to take certain precautions. Bust Out the Wipes While everyone should cover their mouth when they cough or sneeze‚ it does not always happen. Workers can stay safe by using
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in 1796. Edward Jenner was the first to give a chance to those living with viral infectious diseases. He created the smallpox vaccine out of cowpox pustules. After extracting the pus inside the pustules‚ he injected it into a healthy 13-year old kid to give the body a little bit of the disease so it could build a resistance towards the
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from coming in contact with diseases that are spread by blood and certain body fluids. The Laboratory Centre for Disease Control‚ U.S. Centers for Disease Control‚ Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada have come up with a policy of “Universal Precautions.” These are guidelines to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens in the health care setting. These precautions emphasize that all patients should be assumed to be infectious for blood-borne diseases‚ such as AIDS and Hepatitis
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March 20‚ 2013 A) The Centers for Disease Control: It was formed July 1st‚ 1946 and the purpose it was created was to protect people from diseases such as Malaria. It’s current purpose is public health protection‚ they also educate people so they can make important decisions regarding health‚ and provides knowledge on how to avoid how to avoid infectious diseases. In a nutshell‚ their main purpose is to educate the people of the US on how to improve their health. Just about everyone
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INFECTION An infection is the colonization of a hostorganism by parasitespecies. Infecting parasites seek to use the host’s resources to reproduce‚ often resulting in disease. Colloquially‚ infections are usually considered to be caused by microscopic organisms or microparasites like viruses‚ prions‚ bacteria‚ and viroids‚ though larger organisms like macroparasites and fungi can also infect. Hosts normally fight infections themselves via their immune system. Mammalian hosts react to infections
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virology research facility are: a. Biosafety level 1: Minimal biohazard. Study of low risk infectious agents: pneumococcus‚ salmonella. b. Biosafety level 2: Moderate biohazard. Infectious agents: Hepatitis‚ Lyme disease‚ influenza. c. Biosafety level 3: High biohazard. Multiple vaccinations required. Infectious agents: anthrax‚ typhus‚ H.I.V. d. Biosafety level 4: Extreme biohazard. Maximum security. Infectious agents: Ebola‚ Lassa‚ Hanta viruses. Highly virulent‚ no known cures or vaccines. 2.
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