Immunisations at secondary school age
... This guide is for young people (aged 12 to 18 years of age) and their parents (or guardians) on the routine immunisations due while at secondary school (usually given age 12 -15 years). It provides information about the vaccines, why they are necessary and what to expect afterwards. Immunisation is ...
... This guide is for young people (aged 12 to 18 years of age) and their parents (or guardians) on the routine immunisations due while at secondary school (usually given age 12 -15 years). It provides information about the vaccines, why they are necessary and what to expect afterwards. Immunisation is ...
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... 2. Immunisation is one of the most effective, safe and cost-effective public health interventions. Vaccination protects individuals and communities from the risks of infectious diseases. Community protection is achieved by high levels of immunisation coverage to create ‘herd immunity’. The whole com ...
... 2. Immunisation is one of the most effective, safe and cost-effective public health interventions. Vaccination protects individuals and communities from the risks of infectious diseases. Community protection is achieved by high levels of immunisation coverage to create ‘herd immunity’. The whole com ...
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) For Teenagers
... caused by strep bacteria. A throat culture or rapid strep test is the only way to know whether a sore throat is caused by strep bacteria or a virus. Without treatment, a strep throat can have some rare but serious complications. Tonsillitis (temporary swelling and redness of the tonsils) is usually ...
... caused by strep bacteria. A throat culture or rapid strep test is the only way to know whether a sore throat is caused by strep bacteria or a virus. Without treatment, a strep throat can have some rare but serious complications. Tonsillitis (temporary swelling and redness of the tonsils) is usually ...
Pertussis vaccines for Australians
... The acronym dTpa is used for formulations that contain substantially lesser amounts of diphtheria toxoid and pertussis antigens than child (DTPa-containing) formulations. dTpa vaccines are usually used in adolescents and adults. ...
... The acronym dTpa is used for formulations that contain substantially lesser amounts of diphtheria toxoid and pertussis antigens than child (DTPa-containing) formulations. dTpa vaccines are usually used in adolescents and adults. ...
Pertussis Fact Sheet
... The current acellular pertussis vaccines are safer than whole-cell pertussis vaccines (DTPw) previously used in Australia. Acellular pertussis vaccines are associated with a much lower incidence of fever (20% vs 45%) and local reactions (10% vs 40%) than DTPw vaccine.18 Serious side effects are rare ...
... The current acellular pertussis vaccines are safer than whole-cell pertussis vaccines (DTPw) previously used in Australia. Acellular pertussis vaccines are associated with a much lower incidence of fever (20% vs 45%) and local reactions (10% vs 40%) than DTPw vaccine.18 Serious side effects are rare ...
tetanus - Immunize Canada
... through breaks in the skin or wounds caused by contaminated objects. The toxin that is released into the body affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle spasms that can affect the ability to breathe. ...
... through breaks in the skin or wounds caused by contaminated objects. The toxin that is released into the body affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle spasms that can affect the ability to breathe. ...
Pertussis
... http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-and-prevetion-of-bodretella-pertussis. Cornia, P. & Lipsky, B.A. (2014 February 4). Microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of bardetella pertussi infection. Retrieved October 3, 2014, from http://www.uptodate.com/contents/microbiology-epidemiology-and ...
... http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-and-prevetion-of-bodretella-pertussis. Cornia, P. & Lipsky, B.A. (2014 February 4). Microbiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of bardetella pertussi infection. Retrieved October 3, 2014, from http://www.uptodate.com/contents/microbiology-epidemiology-and ...
Bacteria of the normal flora only cause infections if the host*s
... diphtheria bacteria after an infected person has coughed or sneezed. People also get diphtheria from close contact with discharges from an infected person's mouth, nose, throat, or skin. Some people can be infected but not appear ill. They can also spread the infection. ...
... diphtheria bacteria after an infected person has coughed or sneezed. People also get diphtheria from close contact with discharges from an infected person's mouth, nose, throat, or skin. Some people can be infected but not appear ill. They can also spread the infection. ...
Is It Strep Throat
... The strep test results will help the doctor decide if you need antibiotics. Antibiotics reduce the length of time you’re sick and reduce your symptoms. Antibiotic treatment may also prevent the spread of infection to friends and family members. They can also prevent complications such as tonsil and ...
... The strep test results will help the doctor decide if you need antibiotics. Antibiotics reduce the length of time you’re sick and reduce your symptoms. Antibiotic treatment may also prevent the spread of infection to friends and family members. They can also prevent complications such as tonsil and ...
INFANRIX hexa
... also causes inflammation of the throat, which is mostly seen in children over 18 months of age. It occasionally causes death by suffocation. Less commonly, the bacteria can also infect the blood, heart, lungs, bones, joints, and tissues of the eyes and mouth. Vaccination is the best way to protect a ...
... also causes inflammation of the throat, which is mostly seen in children over 18 months of age. It occasionally causes death by suffocation. Less commonly, the bacteria can also infect the blood, heart, lungs, bones, joints, and tissues of the eyes and mouth. Vaccination is the best way to protect a ...
Adults Need Tetanus Shots, Too
... avoided had she been properly immunized. Like many other older adults, Bedford had neglected to keep up her immunity to tetanus with periodic booster doses of tetanus vaccine. 'Lockjaw' Symptoms Tetanus is an acute, often fatal disease that occurs worldwide. It affects the central nervous system, pr ...
... avoided had she been properly immunized. Like many other older adults, Bedford had neglected to keep up her immunity to tetanus with periodic booster doses of tetanus vaccine. 'Lockjaw' Symptoms Tetanus is an acute, often fatal disease that occurs worldwide. It affects the central nervous system, pr ...
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... which are characterized by a high guaninecytosine content (>50%) and specific 16S rDNA signature nucleotides.2 Some of the genera in this class are environmental bacteria but some (e.g., Actinomyces, Brevibacterium, Corynebacterium, Dermabacter, Propionibacterium, and Rothia) belong to the human mic ...
... which are characterized by a high guaninecytosine content (>50%) and specific 16S rDNA signature nucleotides.2 Some of the genera in this class are environmental bacteria but some (e.g., Actinomyces, Brevibacterium, Corynebacterium, Dermabacter, Propionibacterium, and Rothia) belong to the human mic ...
Pertussis Epidemic
... due to waning immunity unless given single dose of TDaP *Single dose of TDaP should now replace Td booster ...
... due to waning immunity unless given single dose of TDaP *Single dose of TDaP should now replace Td booster ...
ID_3227_Infectious diseases test_English_sem_7
... What is the duration of contagious period for a patient with scarlet fever? 10 days from the beginning of illness Until patient is discharged from the hospital Until rash is present Till the 22d day from the beginning of illness Not contagious What is duration period of supervision after ill with sc ...
... What is the duration of contagious period for a patient with scarlet fever? 10 days from the beginning of illness Until patient is discharged from the hospital Until rash is present Till the 22d day from the beginning of illness Not contagious What is duration period of supervision after ill with sc ...
How Well Do Vaccines Work?
... A., Rivetti, D. (2007). Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001269. ...
... A., Rivetti, D. (2007). Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001269. ...
Tetanus
... starting in the jaw (lockjaw, trismus) then spreading to the neck, trunk and extremities. Tetanus may cause laryngeal spasms, respiratory failure and autonomic dysfunction (fluctuations in pulse and blood pressure), leading to death, even with modern intensive ...
... starting in the jaw (lockjaw, trismus) then spreading to the neck, trunk and extremities. Tetanus may cause laryngeal spasms, respiratory failure and autonomic dysfunction (fluctuations in pulse and blood pressure), leading to death, even with modern intensive ...
Immunisation against whooping cough during pregnancy
... cough can last up to three months and is sometimes referred to as the ‘100 day cough.’ The symptoms are more obvious in children, as adults and infants are less like to ‘whoop’.1 Whooping cough in infants can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, convulsions and death. The risk of brain damage ranges fro ...
... cough can last up to three months and is sometimes referred to as the ‘100 day cough.’ The symptoms are more obvious in children, as adults and infants are less like to ‘whoop’.1 Whooping cough in infants can lead to pneumonia, brain damage, convulsions and death. The risk of brain damage ranges fro ...
Acute Respiratory Infection
... – Coughing without sputum – Caused by a variety of bacteria • Bacterial pneumonia can progress to the production of lung abscesses. ...
... – Coughing without sputum – Caused by a variety of bacteria • Bacterial pneumonia can progress to the production of lung abscesses. ...
Sore Throat: When Is It Strep?
... When do I schedule an office visit for my child’s sore throat? If your child has had a sore throat and fever for at least 36 hours AND has NO symptoms of a cold (cough, runny nose, congestion), an office visit is advised to rule out strep throat. If your child has a fever and sore throat, AND has co ...
... When do I schedule an office visit for my child’s sore throat? If your child has had a sore throat and fever for at least 36 hours AND has NO symptoms of a cold (cough, runny nose, congestion), an office visit is advised to rule out strep throat. If your child has a fever and sore throat, AND has co ...
Medicine 8.0 Мікробіологія 1. Quite often the cause of secondary
... E. Presence of antibodies for tubercle bacillus 18. The donor who for a long time didn't donate the blood was investigated with IFA method. Anti-HBs antibodies were revealed. What does positive result of IFA in this case mean? A. Previous hepatitis B B. Acute hepatitis B C. Acute hepatitis C D. Chr ...
... E. Presence of antibodies for tubercle bacillus 18. The donor who for a long time didn't donate the blood was investigated with IFA method. Anti-HBs antibodies were revealed. What does positive result of IFA in this case mean? A. Previous hepatitis B B. Acute hepatitis B C. Acute hepatitis C D. Chr ...
Tetanus in an unvaccinated laborer in Bahrain
... This shows how devastating the disease progression can be. Populations most at risk in the U.S. include under- or non-immunized elderly and immigrant populations [6]. Therefore, tetanus booster vaccines should be given to these populations, particularly to those at highest risk, such as laborers and ...
... This shows how devastating the disease progression can be. Populations most at risk in the U.S. include under- or non-immunized elderly and immigrant populations [6]. Therefore, tetanus booster vaccines should be given to these populations, particularly to those at highest risk, such as laborers and ...
Health Matters Fall Ailments
... that can cause colds, and thus far, it has not been possible to develop a specific cure for ...
... that can cause colds, and thus far, it has not been possible to develop a specific cure for ...
The Case for Childhood Immunization
... lack access to new vaccines, such as those that protect against hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib). These vaccines are only now becoming affordable to developing countries, decades after they were first used in North America, Europe, and Australia. Routine use of hepatitis B and Hib ...
... lack access to new vaccines, such as those that protect against hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib). These vaccines are only now becoming affordable to developing countries, decades after they were first used in North America, Europe, and Australia. Routine use of hepatitis B and Hib ...
Strep Throat - Pediatric Associates of NYC, PC
... environmental irritants (such as cigarette smoke) and postnasal drip. The majority of sore throats are NOT caused by strep, they are caused by virus’. How You Get Strep Throat Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (called "group A strep"). Gr ...
... environmental irritants (such as cigarette smoke) and postnasal drip. The majority of sore throats are NOT caused by strep, they are caused by virus’. How You Get Strep Throat Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria (called "group A strep"). Gr ...
Diphtheria
Diphtheria (from Greek: διφθέρα diphthera, meaning leather) is an infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Signs and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. They usually start two to five days after exposure. Symptoms often come on fairly gradually beginning with a sore throat and fever. In severe cases a grey or white patch develops in the throat. This can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. The neck may swell in part due to large lymph nodes. A form of diphtheria that involves the skin, eyes, or genitals also exists. Complications may include myocarditis, inflammation of nerves, kidney problems, and bleeding problems due to low blood platelets. Myocarditis may result in an abnormal heart rate and inflammation of the nerves may result in paralysis.Diphtheria is usually spread between people by direct contact or through the air. It may also be spread by contaminated objects. Some people carry the bacteria without having symptoms, but can still spread the disease to others. There are three main types of C. diphtheriae causing different severities of disease. The symptoms are due to a toxin produced by the bacteria. Diagnosis can often be made based on the appearance of the throat with confirmation by culture. Previous infection may not prevent against future infection.A vaccine, known as diphtheria toxoid, is effective for prevention and available in a number of formulations. Three or four doses, given along with tetanus toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine, are recommended during childhood. Further doses are recommended every ten years. Protection can be verified by measuring the antitoxin level in the blood. Treatment is with the antibiotic erythromycin or penicillin G. These antibiotics may also be used for prevention in those who have been exposed to the infection. A surgical procedure known as a tracheostomy is sometimes needed to open the airway in severe cases.In 2013, 4,700 cases were officially reported, down from nearly 100,000 in 1980. It is believed, however, that about a million cases occurred per year before the 1980s. It currently occurs most often in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and Indonesia. In 2013, it resulted in 3,300 deaths down from 8,000 deaths in 1990. In areas where it is still common, children are most affected. It is rare in the developed world due to widespread vaccination. In the United States 57 cases were reported between 1980 and 2004. Death occurs in between 5% and 10% of those affected. The disease was first described in the 5th century BCE by Hippocrates. The bacteria was discovered in 1882 by Edwin Klebs.