Branislava Jusufovic How far can countries be prepared for a serious outbreak of disease? The future will bring contagious diseases such as meningitis‚ bronchitis as well as influenza and other infectious diseases; some of which are introduced intentionally. Recognizing that it would be impracticable to deal with the vast range of latent microbial threats individually‚ public health policy makers are devising strategies to appraise and respond to epidemics of all kinds. Such as public awareness
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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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Swollen tonsils • Unexplained weight loss In infants‚ signs of a viral disease can also include: • Bulging of the soft spot on the top of the head • Difficulty with feeding • Excessive crying or fussiness • Excessive sleepiness The symptoms of influenza (flu) appear suddenly and often include: • Fever of 100°F (37.8°C) to 104°F (40°C)‚ which can reach 106°F (41°C) when symptoms first develop. Fever is usually continuous‚ but it may come and go. Fever may be lower in older adults than in children
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The Global Public Health Threats in The Future -Prabesh Ghimire The world has been encountering the numerous public health challenges for ages. Majority of these challenges still persists to the date & further‚new series of serious public health problems have been threatening the global community. The public health problem that evolved with the birth of infectious diseases during the primitive ages have now become more pronounced. On one hand‚ the effects of communicable diseases have
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literature and media campaigns are effective tools in educating the population about the vaccine. As with most other vaccines‚ there would likely be little to no disruptions to social customs and the vaccine could be modified annually as with the influenza vaccine. Requiring minimal commitment‚ time investment‚ and ease of administration would likely make the common cold vaccination a great success (DiClemente‚ Salazar‚ & Crosby‚
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genetic typing‚ it is now known that there are at least twenty-five different strains if norovirus that affect humans. Norovirus infection is the most common cause of what some people call the “stomach flu‚” although norovirus is not related to the influenza virus. According to statistics from the CDC‚ there are twenty-one million cases of norovirus infections annually in the U.S.‚ of which one-quarter are related to food-borne out brakes. Infection occurs when people ingest material contaminated with
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The Influenza virus kills about 36‚000 people a year. The Influenza virus is a potentially deadly virus that attacks the respiratory system. It also leaves the human body very tired and weak. The Influenza virus mostly affects the respiratory system. The basic structure of the Influenza virus includes the Viral Envelope‚ Nucleoprotein (RNA)‚ Neuraminidase (Sialidase)‚ Hemagglutinin‚ and the Capsid. When the virus attacks the respiratory system‚ it causes fatigue‚ fevers‚ and chills. Ironically
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Definition: Airways leading to the lungs inflame and become narrow. Causes: Can be inherited or this occurs if your airways are sensitive to allergens like dust‚ pollen‚ smoking‚ or perfume. Symptoms: Wheezing‚ shortness of breath‚ chest tightens‚ and coughing. Treatment: Using an inhaler to calm the airways. Prevention: Stay away from stimuli that trigger these symptoms‚ do not smoke‚ and always carry an inhaler. Definition: Swelling of the pleura that cover the lungs and chest wall. Causes:
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Microeconomics Article Analysis: Application of Supply and Demand Concepts to Current H1N1 Vaccine Shortages R.Mate According to a recent article‚ the United States faces problems of H1N1 vaccine shortages as the swine flue epidemic spirals out of control. Even though the supply is increasing steadily‚ so is the demand for it. “The first estimates called for 40 million doses by the end of October and 190 million doses by year ’s end” (ACJ). Although production has been delayed several times
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the Flu’s disruption in society. Hospitals were flooded with sick victims‚ streets were quiet‚ and everyone wore masks. The flu spread rapidly worldwide and far exceeded the death tolls from the war. The Spanish Flu distinguished itself from other influenza strains because it was virulent to young adults in their 20s to 30s. Subsequently‚ many children became orphaned. The disease also caused many families to struggle financially because they had lost the family’s money provider. The Spanish Flu also
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