Hayley's son Lewis recently came down with Chicken Pox. She took Lewis to the doctor, and he was prescribed Ibuprofen. This is a medication that is often recommended to the patients who have Chicken Pox. Hayley gave her son this medication and did not question it. She believed that the medication would work because it was prescribed by a physician. Hayley soon realized that she had made a mistake. Ibuprofen can be used to treat other infections, but it should not be given to patients who have Chicken Pox. Lewis's health continued to deteriorate. His fever started to skyrocket, and his Chicken Pox becsame more painful and blistered. The doctors said that this condition was normal, but Hayley knew that something was wrong. Hayley took Lewis
Furthermore, the American Medical Association may take note of this and may make it harder for Dr. Jones to find new employment. However, it she does as the hospital says, and does not fully inform her patients about the flu shot, she could potentially jeopardize his or her health. In Dr. Jones’ case, she may rationalize that as the patient’s doctor, she knows what best for them and provide them with the information, but to the extent to where they are still likely to take it. Also, as most institutions mandate vaccinations, she must get the vaccine herself in order to stay
JA is concerned about her son TA who is encountering mild dehydration caused by enteritis diarrhea and was directed to this pharmacy in order to receive an Oral Rehydration product and also dosing of that product.
Although the family has requested that the doctor lie to the patient and tell him they are giving him a shot to “boost his immune system”, the doctor is held to a higher standard and is therefore responsible for any negative consequences
Also present was attorney, Johnny K. Richardson. Dr. Gifford stated the following: Dr. Gifford has been employed at the Phelps County Regional Medical Centers Waynesville site for approximately one and a half years. The nurse, Christina Dhabolt that administered the vaccine normally worked with Dr. Miller in the same offices. Because Dr. Gifford’s nurse was at lunch, Miller’s nurse filled in for her.
Smallpox is known as a deadly disease usually bringing its uprising back in the early 70's. In 1973 a young child in Bangladesh caught an unknown disease. Scientist worked hard on the kid and found a regular vaccine to it but it was too late a group of food donors that worked in the U.S brought the disease back home.The U.S went on national alert trying to vaccinate anyone they could.So the uprising came.
Small Pox is a disease that is a contagious virus worldwide that have been eradicated. Smallpox shots: Make Them Mandatory by Charles Krauthammer makes a clear and respectable point about Small Pox. The thing many people question is that should the people in the United States seek more information about small pox and get themselves protected from small pox? One reason is that being many Americans don’t know what small pox really is and what kind of effect it can have on your body and on the United States and other countries. “The danger is greater now than ever---- first, and ironically, because of our very success in eradicating it in the past.
Smallpox was once one of the most severe infectious diseases that was endemic throughout the world for most of the recorded history. It is caused by variola virus (a DNA virus and a member of the Poxviridae family), and characterized by three phases: incubation, prodrome and rash. This disease killed and disfigured innumerable millions of people globally.
Smallpox is an infectious virus that has influenced people for many centuries. Smallpox got its name from a latin word called ¨spotted¨ since you get those bumps that are red all over your body. You could easily prevent this disease.
First characterized as a mild sickness characterized by adenopathy, a rash, and hardly a fever, George Maton did not think much of the disease in 1814. However, later on, a scientist by the name of Veale gave it the name of rubella in 1866. Rubella (German Measles) attracted hardly any attention before 1942, when it was discovered by Norman Gregg that birth defects were being linked with maternal rubella in the first trimester. It was until 1962 that the full gravity of rubella embryopathy remained a mystery. In that year, two different groups by the names of Neva and Weller; and Parkman, Buescher, and Artenstein; isolated and clarified rubella in a single tissue culture. (1) Utilizing the newly developed tools of the virus laboratory, several
Some people may not get to see their family as often as they want to because of the struggle to balance both family and work. These articles, “Double Daddy” by Penny Parkers, “Diary of a Mad Blender: A Week of Managing Every Spare Minute” by Sue Shellenbarger, and “The Child’s view of Working Parents” by Cora Daniels and Ellen Galinksy, are all based on facts about balancing work and family. Balancing responsibilities, goals, and a personal life is a struggle for many people, but the most important priorities in life, such as family, should not be neglected. Work time can get in the way of family time. In Penny Parkers article, “Double Daddy”, she writes, “These men are saying, ‘I’m working my tail off to get ahead, for the most
Discuss the presentation, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses, treatment modalities, and patient education of herpes zoster.
Billy Collins takes the idea of using imagery and metaphors to create this idea that it may be stressful to grow up but that's what makes your childhood and what u experience is being left behind. He creates this idea that a chicken pox represent the childhood “ A disfiguring chicken pox of the soul “ chicken pox is a disease that usually happens when you are a child and they are contagious but they are temporary , the feeling of chicken pox which is uncomfortable and itchy and makes you irritated , that is what Collins is trying to portray in the metaphor since this disease is developed when you are a child if your a mature adult it can be very dangerous for your body so with that being said without looking back at your childhood that can
After I was on my wonderful vacation, I was forced to say goodbye to Bora Bora. But it ended in a way I would never even think would be possible.
Chickenpox is a viral infection caused by the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) transmitted via the respiratory route that causes itchy, blisters-like rashes usually lasting about 5-10 days. It is highly contagious transmitted by person to person contact (direct) from respiratory secretions or indirectly through contact with airborne respiratory droplets, via soiled inanimate objects infected by discharge from skin lesions, vesicle discharges or nasopharyngeal secretions. The incubation period lasts about 10-21 days and the disease is communicable 1-2 days
The person should avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy areas and keep their fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin. The infected person should avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and humidity. The use of over- the counter antihistamines or hydrocortisone creams may be recommended for itch relief. Some doctors may prescribe antivirals if the rash began within 24 hours. Antiviral medication is not usually prescribed to otherwise healthy children who do not have severe symptoms. Antivirals are usually prescribed to high-risk groups whom are prone to severe symptoms such as eczema, lung conditions, or who immunocompromised individuals. The infected person should also be advised to avoid aspirin due to association with a serious condition called Reyes syndrome or Ibuprofen due to the association of more severe secondary infections. Tylenol is recommended for fever relief. Some complications that can occur are bacterial infections secondary to scratching, encephalitis, pneumonia and death. The preventions of chickenpox are acquired by vaccination with the varicella vaccine in children, adolescents, and adults, and the herpes zoster vaccine for persons of 60 and older (Maurer&Smith). The Centers for Disease and controls estimates that 95% of Americans will have chickenpox by the time they reach adulthood. The CDC also estimates that there are 4 million cases with a100 deaths and 9300 hospitalizations a