even if a laboratory worker comes in contact with a dangerous pathogen and becomes sick, the risk of extensive wide community spread is negligible. This is because very few dangerous pathogens are as highly transmissible as influenza is. An accidental escape of an influenza strain from a lab in 1977 proves the possibility: That accident led to widespread flu epidemics. Given the potential global consequences of an accident with the newly modified strain of avian flu, we are playing with fire. We
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membership run organisation who campaign for better research, better safety and support for people who have been negatively affected by vaccine use. I found that this site was aimed at being ‘pro-choice’. They gave information about making an informed choice when it came to vaccinations. They provided detailed information about a wide range of vaccinations, such as HPV, Influenza, Polio and Meningitis. www.avn.org/vaccination-information/ I also found that vaccinations are not compulsory in Australia, something
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Let’s not exaggerate!!! We frequently complain about headaches, tiredness and cold. They are so common to our daily routine that sometimes we don’t give them importance or just ignore them. We mostly relate them to hard work, stress and malnutrition. But is it really true? What if these symptoms turn out to be something more? “Let’s not exaggerate! It happens to me all the time. I’m sure it’s nothing” you would surely answer. And it is a very common reaction. Most of the people would say that
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATION (Onset): * Headache * Chilly sensation * Aching all over the body * Nausea, vomiting & diarrhea * Fever is higher in the morning than it was in the afternoon * Breathing is accelerated * Furred tongue * Skin is dry & hot * Abdomen is distended & tender * Rose spots appear on the abdominal wall on 7th & 9th day * On the second week symptoms become more aggravated CLINICAL MANIFESTATION (Onset): * Headache
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he major problem with Mega Brands is with the safety of the children that play with the toys. Magnets fall off of the toy and children swallow the magnets which can cause stomach flu like symptoms and has even caused one child to die. Another problem is Mega Brands refusing to cooperate with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. According to CPSC.com, “The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands
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The Effects of Zoonotic Diseases Case Study #13 April 17, 2011 Zoonosis refers to an infectious disease in animals that can be transmitted to people. An animal serves as the natural reservoir for such an infectious agent, ("MedTerms," 2001). Many zoonoses, which is simply the plural meaning of zoonosis, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites can be transmitted to humans by various routes. Some of these routes consist of animal bites, vectors (i.e.,
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was chosen was Swine Influenza (H1N1 FLU). Swine flu is defined as an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses (Raut, Gharge, Salve, & Habale, 2009). It consists of any strain of the influenza family that is endemic in pigs. The article discussed the classification of the viruses, the history, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the virus. As of 2009, the Swine Influenza Virus (SIV) included influenza C and the subtypes of influenza A also known by the
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What are some adverse effects of over-the-counter medications used to treat pulmonary disorders? Taking over the counter medications for any condition can be dangerous, but particularly so for pulmonary disorders. Three problems that stand out and must be addressed are, overdose, side effects and adverse reactions to other medication or treatments one may be taking. Some are minor in nature and others are extremely serious and dangerous and may in extreme cases result in death. Overdose may
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A second issue that would be an obstacle is the high risk for HIV, AIDS, and having so many cases of Avian Flu. Having these health issues can affect the organization and to provide some help to the community JP Morgan Chase can help establish awareness groups for the youth, which is over 50% of the population, and educate them to help avoid and increase the outbreaks in Kava. The target for the awareness groups will be focused on the youth population because it is the majority of the island, therefore
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seen with seasonal influenza, while comparable estimates of R0 for the 1918, 1957, and 1968 pandemics ranged from 1.4-2.0. The WHO, however, suggests that there may be a much higher secondary attack rate. ■ COMMENTARY 2. 3. 4. 5. Government Pandemic Influenza Site: http://www.PandemicFlu.gov/ U.S. Government Pandemic Influenza Site: http://www.PandemicFlu.gov/ World Health Organization http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html Human/Swine A/H1N1 Influenza Origins and Evolution
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