Bacterial Infections
... Pneumococcal pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for about 80% of all pneumonia cases. It usually starts after an URT viral infection damages the airways. Without appropriate antibiotic treatment, mortality is high, especially in the elderly. [FOM pp. 289–290] Primary atypical (walkin ...
... Pneumococcal pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for about 80% of all pneumonia cases. It usually starts after an URT viral infection damages the airways. Without appropriate antibiotic treatment, mortality is high, especially in the elderly. [FOM pp. 289–290] Primary atypical (walkin ...
Endorsement of the Vaccination Schedules Recommended by The
... These diseases are less common than 20 years ago due to the tremendous success of our nation’s public health vaccination programs and school entry immunization requirements. However, infectious diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chickenpox), influenza, pneumococcal pneu ...
... These diseases are less common than 20 years ago due to the tremendous success of our nation’s public health vaccination programs and school entry immunization requirements. However, infectious diseases such as measles, pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chickenpox), influenza, pneumococcal pneu ...
Live attenuated vaccines - WHO Vaccine Safety Basics
... coat. A virus can replicate themselves only within cells of living hosts. or bacteria BacteriaSingle-celled life-forms that can reproduce quickly on their own. Some bacteria cause disease.) that have been weakened under laboratory conditions. They will grow in a vaccinated individual, but because th ...
... coat. A virus can replicate themselves only within cells of living hosts. or bacteria BacteriaSingle-celled life-forms that can reproduce quickly on their own. Some bacteria cause disease.) that have been weakened under laboratory conditions. They will grow in a vaccinated individual, but because th ...
Employee Immunization Exemption Form
... I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no cost to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vacc ...
... I understand that due to my occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine, at no cost to myself. However, I decline hepatitis B vacc ...
Improved Sanitation - UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
... • Less crowding decreases respiratory spread (e.g., TB) • Better quality of food (fresh and uncontaminated decreases gastrointestinal diseases) • Year-round access to vegetables and fruit (eliminates vitamin deficiency diseases such as beri beri) ...
... • Less crowding decreases respiratory spread (e.g., TB) • Better quality of food (fresh and uncontaminated decreases gastrointestinal diseases) • Year-round access to vegetables and fruit (eliminates vitamin deficiency diseases such as beri beri) ...
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 ...
The build up an immunity against parvo and all the other diseases
... 12 to 16 weeks of age: Rabies vaccine is given. (Local and State laws apply regarding Rabies vaccine since this can be a human disease, too. Your veterinarian will tell you the proper time intervals for booster vaccines for Rabies.) Special considerations: Many veterinarians believe some breeds such ...
... 12 to 16 weeks of age: Rabies vaccine is given. (Local and State laws apply regarding Rabies vaccine since this can be a human disease, too. Your veterinarian will tell you the proper time intervals for booster vaccines for Rabies.) Special considerations: Many veterinarians believe some breeds such ...
boostrix -ipv
... in this vaccine. The ingredients in BOOSTRIX-IPV are listed at the end of this leaflet. Signs of an allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. • If you or your child had BOOSTRIX-IPV before and became unwell, tell your doctor, nurse or phar ...
... in this vaccine. The ingredients in BOOSTRIX-IPV are listed at the end of this leaflet. Signs of an allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. • If you or your child had BOOSTRIX-IPV before and became unwell, tell your doctor, nurse or phar ...
Bacteria and You Web Quest Part 1 Choose any two articles from
... Nocardiosis : Nocardia asteroides or Nocardia brasiliensis affects either the lungs or the entire body. Pertussis (Whooping cough) : severe hacking cough followed by high intake of breath. Plague : occurs when person is bitten by an infected flea. Pneumococcal pneumonia : illness of the lungs and re ...
... Nocardiosis : Nocardia asteroides or Nocardia brasiliensis affects either the lungs or the entire body. Pertussis (Whooping cough) : severe hacking cough followed by high intake of breath. Plague : occurs when person is bitten by an infected flea. Pneumococcal pneumonia : illness of the lungs and re ...
Childhooh Infections - Welcome to Selly Park Technology
... • caused by a virus • fever, swelling of one or more salivary glands in the neck. • mumps virus can cause meningitis and deafness • passed from one person to another via droplets (sneezing, coughing) or direct contact with saliva • incubation normally 18 days but can be 12-25 days ...
... • caused by a virus • fever, swelling of one or more salivary glands in the neck. • mumps virus can cause meningitis and deafness • passed from one person to another via droplets (sneezing, coughing) or direct contact with saliva • incubation normally 18 days but can be 12-25 days ...
Community Immunity The role of vaccines in keeping our communities healthy
... Community Immunity is when the vaccinated community helps protect those who are unvaccinated (against diseases like whooping cough, measles, flu and more!). When most people are immunized, diseases can’t spread as easily. This protects the few among us who are not immune. ...
... Community Immunity is when the vaccinated community helps protect those who are unvaccinated (against diseases like whooping cough, measles, flu and more!). When most people are immunized, diseases can’t spread as easily. This protects the few among us who are not immune. ...
Vaccine Development
... Major Infectious Disease Cases in U.S. before and after Vaccine Availability ...
... Major Infectious Disease Cases in U.S. before and after Vaccine Availability ...
Rubella German measles
... Without treatment until the M.O is no longer present in nose and mouth discharges. But usually disappear from nasopharynx within 24 hours after start antibiotic treatment. ...
... Without treatment until the M.O is no longer present in nose and mouth discharges. But usually disappear from nasopharynx within 24 hours after start antibiotic treatment. ...
summary of product characteristics
... In a low percentage of flocks (less than 10 %), vaccination can lead to slight nasal discharge or coughing by some birds between 2 to 7 days after administration for 1 to 2 days. If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your veterinary surgeon. ...
... In a low percentage of flocks (less than 10 %), vaccination can lead to slight nasal discharge or coughing by some birds between 2 to 7 days after administration for 1 to 2 days. If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your veterinary surgeon. ...
How vaccines work.
... 1) Live-attenuated vaccines: Active, but very weak • Vaccines made when the virus is weakened to such a level that they reproduce only about 20 times in the body. By comparison, natural viruses reproduce thousands of times. • "Live-attenuated vaccines can cause very mild illness in a small proportio ...
... 1) Live-attenuated vaccines: Active, but very weak • Vaccines made when the virus is weakened to such a level that they reproduce only about 20 times in the body. By comparison, natural viruses reproduce thousands of times. • "Live-attenuated vaccines can cause very mild illness in a small proportio ...
Bacteria Wanted Poster
... Select a pathogen from the list below and research it. Then produce a “wanted” poster with the following information: 1. “photo” (electron micrograph or microscopic picture/diagram) 2. Description 3. Organism’ m.o. (how the organism attacks and spreads) 4. Most common victims to prey upon 5. Hide ou ...
... Select a pathogen from the list below and research it. Then produce a “wanted” poster with the following information: 1. “photo” (electron micrograph or microscopic picture/diagram) 2. Description 3. Organism’ m.o. (how the organism attacks and spreads) 4. Most common victims to prey upon 5. Hide ou ...
Vaccines on the frontline against infectious diseases
... Vaccinations are designed to trigger a protective immune response against a specific pathogen, without causing illness. Some vaccines can also protect against the longer-term complications of infections, which include liver cancer and cervical cancer. ...
... Vaccinations are designed to trigger a protective immune response against a specific pathogen, without causing illness. Some vaccines can also protect against the longer-term complications of infections, which include liver cancer and cervical cancer. ...
Measles, Mumps, Rubella - Alberta Health Services
... You can be immunized if you have a mild illness (e.g., cold), even if you have a fever. You can be immunized if you are planning a pregnancy, but you need to wait 1 month after this vaccine before trying to get pregnant. ...
... You can be immunized if you have a mild illness (e.g., cold), even if you have a fever. You can be immunized if you are planning a pregnancy, but you need to wait 1 month after this vaccine before trying to get pregnant. ...
Chapter 1, Section 2
... adapted to resist most antibiotics. • This is because people over-use antibiotics (like soap), which gives bacteria many chances to adapt to these medicines. • Also, many sick people stop taking their antibiotics when they start feeling better instead of continuing to take them for the ...
... adapted to resist most antibiotics. • This is because people over-use antibiotics (like soap), which gives bacteria many chances to adapt to these medicines. • Also, many sick people stop taking their antibiotics when they start feeling better instead of continuing to take them for the ...
Children from Birth through 6 Years Old
... T wo doses of HepA vaccine are needed for lasting protection. The first dose of HepA vaccine should be given between 12 months and 23 months of age. The second dose should be given 6 to 18 months later. HepA vaccination may be given to any child 12 months and older to protect against HepA. Childr ...
... T wo doses of HepA vaccine are needed for lasting protection. The first dose of HepA vaccine should be given between 12 months and 23 months of age. The second dose should be given 6 to 18 months later. HepA vaccination may be given to any child 12 months and older to protect against HepA. Childr ...
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... influenza and in the development of a noninfectious or killed virus vaccine against this disease. In 1947, he joined the University of Pittsburgh as Director of its Virus Research Laboratory where he continued research on influenza, and began studies on poliomyelitis. In the course of work on the im ...
... influenza and in the development of a noninfectious or killed virus vaccine against this disease. In 1947, he joined the University of Pittsburgh as Director of its Virus Research Laboratory where he continued research on influenza, and began studies on poliomyelitis. In the course of work on the im ...
Vaccine Handout - Shoreland, Inc
... Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) viruses can infect multiple organs and cause serious illness in adults. Infection occurs from airborne droplets or direct contact with nasal secretions from an infected person. These diseases are common in developing countries. Perso ...
... Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) viruses can infect multiple organs and cause serious illness in adults. Infection occurs from airborne droplets or direct contact with nasal secretions from an infected person. These diseases are common in developing countries. Perso ...
Pediatric Pathogens and Impact on the Adult Population
... high mortality rates in infants The first whole-cell vaccine introduced in 1940s Very successful and resulted in tremendous decrease in disease incidence In pre-vaccine era, natural infection(s) resulted in boosted immune response Since routine vaccination and reduction in natural disease, now see w ...
... high mortality rates in infants The first whole-cell vaccine introduced in 1940s Very successful and resulted in tremendous decrease in disease incidence In pre-vaccine era, natural infection(s) resulted in boosted immune response Since routine vaccination and reduction in natural disease, now see w ...