...Introduction Influenza (“the flu") is an infection in the lungs, nose, and throat (respiratory tract). It is caused by a virus. The flu causes many common cold symptoms, as well as a high fever and body aches. It can make your child feel very sick. The flu spreads easily from person to person (contagious). Having your child get a flu shot (influenza vaccination) every year is the best way to prevent your child from getting the flu. Follow these instructions at home: Medicines Give your child over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your child's doctor. Do not give your child aspirin because it has been associated with Reye syndrome. General instructions Use a cool mist humidifier to add moisture (humidity) to the air in your child's room. This can make...
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...participated in a flu shot clinic for the Vietnamese population. This flu shot clinic took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and began after the church service ended. The clinic was ran by the parish nurse. Parish nurses care for the health of the people who are in the church community. They work to provide health education, promotion and screening to the public in the faith community. The Parish nurse we worked with his been a parish nurse for many years and is moving towards retirement. She has been working with this church and ethnic community for most of those years. When we first arrived we were tasked with drawing up 0.5 mL of the flu vaccine from the vial it was in. This was a nice review of drawing up vaccines, getting air bubbles out, and reading the milliliters correctly. We also had to set up a clean field, get hand sanitizer stations, and centralize the sharps container and trashcans....
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...pharmacies are the most known for promoting the flu shot vaccine every fall. There is no doubt that getting protected from various strains of the flu is vital, no matter what your age is. Most individuals have a general knowledge, mostly from their doctors, that getting the flu shot is heavily advised. The main reason that getting vaccinated is so important is because it prevents the spread of disease. There has been some recent debate over whether the traditional flu shot rather than the FluMist is as effective. Others have come up to the conclusion that since the side effects of the vaccine cause slight sickness, that it is not even worth getting. In the articles “Flu vaccine plentiful; flu mist isn’t” and another one published...
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...most economical answer from here http://www.homeworkmarket.com/content/need-urgent-5173933-2 http://www.homeworkmarket.com/content/need-urgent-5173933-2 Essay 1 A group of researchers conducted an experiment to determine which vaccine is more effective for preventing getting the flu. They tested two different types of vaccines: a shot and a nasal spray. To test the effectiveness, 1000 participants were randomly selected with 500 people getting the shot and 500 the nasal spray. Of the 500 people were treated with the shot, 80 developed the flu and 420 did not. Of the people who were treated with the nasal spray, 120 people developed the flu and 380 did not. The level of significance was set at .05. The proportion of people who were treated with the shot who developed the flu = .16, and the proportion of the people who were treated with the nasal spray was .24. The calculated p value = .0008. For this essay, describe the statistical approaches (e.g., identify the hypotheses and research methods) used in this excerpt from a research study. Interpret the statistical results and examine the limitations of the statistical methods. Finally, evaluate the research study as a whole and apply what you have learned about hypothesis testing and inferential statistics by discussing how you might conduct a follow-up study. Your essay must address the following points: • Describe the research question for this experiment. o What were the null and alternative hypotheses? o Were the results...
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...Shooting an Elephant: The Death of Free Will George Orwell’s essay, Shooting an Elephant, was first published in 1936 in the autumn issue of New Writing, a London periodical. According to Adrian De Lange, Shooting an Elephant is one of Orwell’s most famous essays (Bloom 9). It cannot be established whether or not it was an actual account of something that Orwell experienced, something he witnessed or if it is solely fictitious, but is accepted that this essay was written out of Orwell’s experiences while he was a member of the Imperial India Police Force in Burma, described by Orwell as, “five boring years” (Abrahams 194). There are many apparent and some not so apparent themes in this work. The harmful results of Imperialism, prejudice, and living by your own conscience are all valid and thought provoking themes. A theme that is also valid and beneficial to examine is the dangers of isolation and alienation and how those states can manifest in dangerous, even deadly ways. Isolation and alienation can be very damaging on the human spirit. That damage can lead to actions that do irreparable harm to an individual as well as a community. In Shooting an Elephant the narrator finds himself isolated because of his role as policeman in a foreign country and by the hostility and mistrust of the Burmese citizens he must police. This isolation leads to vulnerability and weakness when faced with mob pressure. When given into, peer pressure leads to death:...
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...Rough Copy Essay Taxes in Canada isn’t that great these days, there are numerous of complaints that taxes from health care, home, jobs, and children taxes not getting paid enough for their jobs or not enough money to pay for children free health care doctor are too much and some people that are richer than others have to pay more and it’s very unfair to the wealthy people. What everyone thinks is that all the taxes should be the same and no different from others. People in Canada here be angry with the taxes they have to pay because the government has been adding lots of helpful future upgrades like better hospitality or better roads. What makes Canadian citizens mad is that we never agreed that we wanted to buy a house with higher tax rate....
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...Should Vaccines Be Required for Children? Terry J. Vervenne DeVry University Should Vaccines Be Required for Children? Shots, inoculations, vaccines, do children need them? This is the issue that needs to be discussed. Why are vaccines a necessity of current times? Even though vaccines may have some side effects, they have saved many lives as everyone already knows. They prevent many types of diseases and stop the spread of others. Just image having to send your children to school that’s filled with other children carrying diseases and viruses. Viruses such as small pox, measles, and mumps that could invade your child’s body which in most circumstances will then be brought home and spread to other family members. Therefore, every child in America needs to be vaccinated before beginning school because vaccines can prevent disease, save lives, and alleviate sick days at school. Firstly, many of these contagious diseases in children are preventable. Many of the viruses that cause diseases such as measles, mumps, or small pox are very dangerous. Sometimes the symptoms are very mild or not even noticed. While other times the symptoms can be severe, possibly even leaving a residual effect. For example, as everyone knows, if an adult male contracts mumps, this may cause sterility. Another example is polio, although preventable, once this disease is contracted it can lead to permanent muscle weakness. Once someone contracts one of these types of disease, it can possibly be fatal...
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...Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Department of Philosophy MODR 1770 6.0 G SU 2013 Techniques of Persuasion Inquiry (worth 15%) Due: June 26, 2013 The purpose of this assignment is for you to engage in an Inquiry, “carefully examining an issue in order to come to a reasoned judgment.” Choose a topic that interests you - there is an extended list suggested below. Develop an issue from the topic, and then investigate the issue from different angles and perspectives to derive a conclusion about it. The course focus is on “techniques of persuasion,” so ultimately you want to focus on any topic of interest, and persuade a universal audience of your argument. The medium of this project has a creative element to it. This assignment is not an essay, and should in no way resemble one. You can create a poster that indicates your inquiry and conclusion, for example. Other mediums that could demonstrate your inquiry include a blog, a website you create, a magazine layout, a video, etc. If you do decide on a video to demonstrate your Inquiry, use Youtube or Vimeo as a platform for the rest of us to watch it. There is a forum on Moodle, under “Assignment Submissions,” where you can upload, or direct us to a web link of, your assignment. Assignments not submitted by the due date lose 5% a day. You are encouraged to submit your assignment before the end of the day, June 26, to avoid late penalties. You can work on this individually or in small groups. If you decide to take on a more creative...
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...What words did you use to find this article? Abuse What type of article is this (research, summary, reflection, essay, etc.)? Summary Did this article include an abstract? Yes Summarize the article (75 to 100 words) Childhood sexual abuse is a social problem in the healthcare arena. A lot of children who have endured sexual abuse in their lives, usually have long term psychological, behavior, or social effects. The National Child Abuse Data estimates that at least over 700,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect in the U.S. A national survey conducted during the periods of 2001 to 2003 documented that 1 in 15 adults in U.S experienced forced sex in their lifetime. In women sexual abuse is related to poor health, gynecological and gastrointestinal symptoms. But for men physical health and functional impairment is what seem to be underlining issue. Childhood Sexual Abuse is usually associated with anxiety, depression, and mood swings. While tackling the effects on the Childhood Sexual Abuse, begin to make changes in the way they parented their in order to protect them abuse. Source 2 Author: Coleman Smith, Virginia Date: 2/2/13 Title: The Reluctance of Women to Respond to Preterm Labor Publication: 4/2012 Peer Reviewed? Yes What words did you use to find this article? Infant What type of article is this (research, summary, reflection, essay, etc.)? Research Did this article include an abstract? Preterm birth occurs before 37 weeks gestation and is associated...
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...best for their child to protect him or her. Some people have different opinions on what the best specifically entails when it comes to childhood vaccines. Vaccinations are a controversial discussion as parents question whether it should be mandatory or optional when they feel the cons outweigh the pros. The government says it is the right thing to do for parents and their families to remain safe from illnesses and diseases. However, there have been opinions of opposition voiced by parents and health advocates about whether or not it is worth the risk of being sick once vaccinated and whether these vaccinations actually work. The argument on both sides range from First Amendment right issues all the way to disabling health concerns. This essay will serve to examine and elaborate both the positive and negative perspectives on vaccinations in infants and children and why certain parents hesitate in vaccinating their children. The center of disease and control prevention(CDCP) claim there are five important vaccinations every child should receive. The chicken pox vaccine, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Vaccine, the Hepatitis vaccine, the haemophilus influenza type B(HIB) Vaccine, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. The chicken pox vaccine is probably the most common immunization. Chicken pox is an airborne disease that spreads quickly among younger children. Some symptoms include fever and an itchy, bumpy red rash. Before the vaccination came to pass, approximately 100 people on...
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...Cystic Fibrosis By Cameron Boulden Cameron Boulden BI101NB Cellular Essay Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder passed down to children from parents through defective genes. Normally neither parent has the disease, it is the child who inherits one damaged gene from each parent, causing the infection. Some of the target areas for cystic fibrosis are, sex organs, lungs, liver, pancreas, and sinus. (Gary H. Gibbons) People living with cystic fibrosis have thick gluey mucus that builds up in their lungs and blocks the airways, ultimately making it hard for tubes to carry air in and out. Typically mucus is watery, keeping organs moisturized so they don’t dry out. (Gary H. Gibbons) Mutation of the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene is what leads to cystic fibrosis. A change in this gene negatively affects the formation of the CFTR protein, making it unable to pass chloride ions and water in and out of cells. The lungs and pancreas are then directly...
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...Expository Essay - Influenza Vaccine Wendy G. Hill COM150 May 15, 2011 Susan Dietrich Expository Essay - Influenza Vaccine The Influenza virus can infect any age group of people. The influenza infection rate is the highest among children between the ages of one and three. According to the CDC from October, 2010 to the present there have been 91 deaths among pediatrics in the United States. The yearly influenza vaccine may have a few minor side effects for some individuals, but it still has many benefits for everyone. In order for people to decide whether the influenza vaccine is right for them or their families, they need to know some of the basics about influenza viruses. Influenza viruses are spread by having contact with someone or something that has the influenza virus. When a person has a confirmed case of the influenza virus, the individual can spread the virus to others by not covering when he or she coughs or sneezes and by not washing his or her hands and keeping containers or tissues around that may contain vomit, sputum or nose secretions (Center for Disease Control, 2010, Oct.). The four types of vaccines available to any individual who would want to obtain the vaccine for preventive measures. The first one is, Whole virion inactivated vaccine, and this has complete viruses which are not alive. This one is not infectious and once injected keeps their antigenic properties. The second one, Subunit inactivated vaccine; this is made up of surface antigens...
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...BA 400 – 002 February 25, 2014 Essay 2 CVS Caremark Steven Graham 1834-5319 Background and Introduction of CVS Caremark Decision On February 5th CVS Caremark announced that they would cease the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products in its stores. This measure is scheduled to begin by October 1, 2014. Once this action is taken, CVS Caremark will be the first national pharmacy chain to drop the sale of tobacco products. The President and CEO of CVS Caremark, Larry Merlo, stated the following, "Ending the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products at CVS/pharmacy is the right thing for us to do for our customers and our company to help people on their path to better health." Tobacco sales represent $2 billion in annual revenue for CVS Caremark. This is causing many to question if this is a good move for CVS Caremark. Analyzing this Decision with Respect to Key Stakeholders It seems crucial to analyze the aforementioned decision with respect to three key stakeholders. The stakeholders that will be analyzed are CVS Caremark employees, shareholders, and customers. This is not an exhaustive list of stakeholders, but it represents fundamental primary stakeholders. Employees of CVS Caremark have a significant stake in the company’s decision to drop the sale of tobacco products. Some employees may fear the significant profit loss that this decision represents. This fear would likely be compounded by the lack of details that CVS Caremark has provided on how they...
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...Simple, Elegant, and Wrong A topic from the very man who brought the country out of the Great Depression is again the issue of debate between many people in the US. In the 1930’s then President Franklin Delano Roosevelt along with former President Theodore Roosevelt pushed for universal healthcare reform but it was not passed because it was opposed by the American Medical Association (AMA), and almost the entire general American public as being socialist and un-American. But in 2010 the 111th congress passed the President Obama’s healthcare reform bill, this time without a public opinion. The bill calls for a healthcare modeled after those of the most industrialized countries in the world like Canada and Britain. Countries where at any given moment nearly 900,000 citizens are waiting for admission into national health service hospitals and where shortages of supplies and money cause the cancellations of over 50,000 operations a year. People in these countries may wait as long as 25 weeks for heart surgery and an average of over a year for a hip replacement. Many individuals suffer from chronic pain and may even die before they receive treatment under this type of healthcare. Obama’s universal healthcare is a mistake that will not do any good for this country and more importantly the people who live in it. Firstly, the costs associated with the law are completely outrageous. In order to expand healthcare to 45 million Americans is estimated to cost over $1 trillion...
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...from the Misfit serving his lengthy time in jail where he experienced harsh prejudices. The Misfit continues to explain to the grandmother calmly, then came a “piercing scream” from the wood background where the Misfit ordered the grandmother’s family to be killed. Suddenly, Misfit’s tone turned nasty, “Does it seem right to you, lady, that one is punished a heap and another ain’t punished at all” (O’Connor 195)? This scene depicts the Misfit’s true personality; his lack of remorse for the death of the grandmother’s family has made him evil. The death of the Misfit’s father is the reason that he cannot tell what is good from evil. In fact, the Misfit recalls how his father died, “My daddy died in nineteen ought nineteen of the epidemic flu” (O’ Connor 194). This tone suggests the...
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