Measles Virus In the 1800’s the measles was a very dangerous disease, and when people who come in contact with it will die, if they have never been exposed to the virus before. The measles is transmitted through the air. The way that the virus is transmitted is that infected droplets are released by coughing, sneezing, and by talking. When the infected droplets that contain the measles are in the air, they are taken into the body through the mouth, nose and eyes of the potential person that could
Melinda Gates said, "Having children made us look differently at all these things that we take for granted, like taking your child to get a vaccine against measles or polio" (Paulson, 2003) I can agree with that. After the birth of our first child, Paxton, my husband and I knew we wanted to do everything possible to protect our kids. Especially from diseases that are easily preventable and when there are vaccines readily available here in the United States. Living in the United States is truly a
need to get the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine, which prevents kids from getting Measles, Mumps, or Rubella (MMR). The vaccine is given to babies between 12-15 months, and is permanent. Measles is a disease that typically causes fever, coughs, running nose, pink eye, and a distinctive rash which are all bad and all can be prevented if parents get their children vaccinated. First of all the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine is highly fast and effective. Measles are very contagious
Epidemiological Determinants The Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat. It is then followed by a rash that spreads over the body, starting first on the face along the hairline. The infectious period of measles is 4 days before rash onset through 4 days after rash onset. The measles are a highly contagious virus that lives in the nose and throat mucus and spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing. (WHO, 2016). The measles virus can remain airborne for
was admitted to the hospital on December 28, 2014 for onset of rash, suspected measles. During the child’s exposure period, it was reported that this child had traveled to the Disney theme park in Orange County. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) had found out about this 11 year old suspected measles case on January 5th, 2015. On this same day the CDPH had also found out about six other suspected measles cases. Four of these cases were California residents and two were Utah residents
The Latin name for measles is rubeola. The pathogen which causes the disease is a paramyxovirus, which is one of a group of RNA (ribonucleic acid) viruses. Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a virus, and also comes out in a rash. The virus enters the body via the respiratory system, and grows in the cells at the back of the throat and in the cells that line the lungs, from there it then enters the blood stream and circulates the body. Common Symptoms Usually a person doesn’t start to
Outbreak (Measles) Measles is an acute viral illness caused by measles virus. It is highly contagious disease and can cause serious complications such as encephalitis, pneumonia and death. Its symptoms starts with cough, runny nose, sore throat and red eyes. It is followed by rash all over the body. Most of the measles cases in the United States were imported from the other countries. As it remains a common disease in Asia, Africa, the pacific and areas in Europe. I want to discuss the Measles outbreak
Rubella also commonly referred to as “German Measles” was previously believed to be a variation of measles until 1814 when it was first correctly indicated as a separate disease in German medical literature. Although the the rubella rash presents similar to the rash associated with measles, rubella is less severe and infectious. Rubella is distinguished by a red rash that first presents on the face and spreads to the trunk, arms, and legs and disappears in the same progression. The rash looks similar
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debate that continues surrounding the mandated MMR vaccination, the proven benefits outweigh the health risks that come with receiving the vaccine. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are three serious diseases that many people do not have sufficient knowledge of. The measles are a contagious respiratory infection that can cause many serious complications. Measles are caused by a virus and is spread from person to person through the air. Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus that is spread
they live a long and prosperous life to adulthood, they need to passionately think about vaccinating their offspring. Immunizing at a young age can spare their lives in the long run from Measles, Polio, Pneumococcal disease, and Rotavirus etc. A mother of a 10 month old boy was lucky when her son contracted the measles from another mother who brought her ill son into the waiting room of a pediatrician 's office. The parents of that 10 month old baby boy said they “spent 3 days in the hospital fearing
still to get the disease after they are vaccinated, the symptoms would normally be way less serious than the symptoms in a child that didn’t get vaccinated. Why would parents opt against getting their child’s vaccinations, even in the face of the measles outbreak that has sickened more than 102 people in 14 states? Simply because trust in the government or the lack thereof and also misinformation. Your pediatrician believes that your children need to receive all of the recommended vaccines. Although
countries. Vaccines and immunisations (interchangeable) are small injections, that prevent someone from contracting life-threating diseases such as measles, small-pox, polio etc. Immunisations work by activating the immune system and having it fight certain diseases. People are injected with micro-organisms of common diseases (whooping cough, HPV, measles etc.) and the immune system works to destroy these organisms. After the immunisation, the immune system knows how to fight these diseases more
Vaccination is widely considered one of the most successful medical attainments of modern civilization and a cost-effective public health tool. It prevents citizens from acquiring serious diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, and diphtheria. These diseases were common in children generations ago, but the mortality rate is decreasing now because of immunization. Moreover, smallpox was the critical disease until two centuries ago, where millions died from it every year. After the invention of vaccination
diseases like Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and more. There is also a flu vaccine to eliminate the chances of one catching the flu. When a parent chooses not to vaccinate their child, there is no protection against these diseases. Before the measles vaccine development in 1963, the disease took more than 500 lives each year, and there were over 450,000 reported cases of the measles, According to Barfield (2010). Ever since then, the rate of reported measles cases has dropped over 98% according
vaccine originating autism spectrum disorder. This has caused a lot of parents to withdraw their children from being vaccinated, which increased measles infections. Many studies and research projects have been carried out to find relevance between MMR and Autism. Patients with autism were found to have been harboring an increased number of antibodies to measles when a study was conducted on several patients of Autism. This study was published in medical journal researchers and it was... ... middle
Vaccinations Bill Gates said it perfectly when he was quoted, “So it's an absolute lie that has killed thousands of kids. Because the mothers who heard that lie, many of them didn't have their kids take either pertussis or measles vaccine, and their children are dead today. And so the people who go and engage in those anti-vaccine efforts -- you know, they, they kill children. It's a very sad thing, because these vaccines are important.” The reason why weather or not to vaccinate is such a big debate
Vaccines and You As I walked into my medical building today, I made note of a sign in the front door. “Measles has been recorded in California, Utah, and Colorado. Please be aware of the symptoms, and vaccinate your children.” If you didn't already know, measles is a very contagious viral disease that is marked by a fever and rash. It’s most prevalent in children and can be dangerous, even fatal. However, in 1960 a vaccine was developed that could prevent the disease before it happens. Since then
Vaccines have prompted some of the best public health triumphs continually, including the annihilation of smallpox from the globe and the close extermination of polio. They are the organisation of antigenic material to produce immunity to a disease, ameliorating the impacts of infection by a pathogen. The material administrated can either be live, yet debilitated types of pathogens such as bacteria or viruses, executed or inactivated, or refined material such as proteins. Little children are less
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