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    scientists in the Zika rainforest in a remote part of Uganda in 1947, in the serum of an infected rheseus monkey. With five thousand two hundred thirty- four known cases of the infectious virus documented in the United States. There is currently no vaccination for the flu like virus. The chief concern of the healthcare administration is to continue to take preventive measures to prevent contracting the virus. Within the same flavivirus family

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    production of vaccines. Vaccination constitutes the highly cost-effective measure to prevent or reduce clinical signs after infection and to eradicate infectious diseases, compared to the cost of chemotherapies and prophylaxis against many infectious

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    Vaccination is a treatment that relies solely on a vaccine designed to produce immunity against a disease, otherwise known as inoculation. There are various forms of vaccines from live attenuated vaccines, inactivated vaccines, subunit vaccines, toxoid vaccines, conjugate vaccines, DNA vaccines, and recombinant vector vaccines. The different methods used in developing the vaccines are carefully thought out by scientists considering the fundamental background of the microbe and the environment in

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    There exist various global epidemics whose infectious and undesirable occurrence affects communities at different times leaving unbearable effects behind. Explosive disease outbreaks cause great cases of life loss and considerable socio-economic disruptions to the economy of the affected area. Throughout the world, the populations in different continents have suffered the enormous effects of devastating pandemics. This essay will put a focus on the impact of smallpox and cholera in India. The smallpox

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    A little girl is enrolling in kindergarten. She meets all the qualifications necessary for the school, except for one: she has not received all the required vaccinations. Her parents have heard stories of children developing autism after receiving the MMR vaccine, and they are not willing to give her immunizations. These parents are not alone in this fear, though there is no scientific evidence that any vaccine causes autism. This false idea arose from a study (which was eventually revoked) in The

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    is an infringement on personal choice. While religious exemptions to HPV vaccination are allowed by the law, there is no built in policy for exemptions based on personal secular values. Some vegan families, for example, may feel uncomfortable vaccinating their children since animals are involved in the research and development of several vaccines, including the HPV vaccine. Individuals against animal testing, or recombinant DNA technology (Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine) Questions and Answers

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    Pros And Cons Of Vaccines

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    that the media has shown in 2014-2015 that people were convinced that they cause autism. They are safe because the positive effects outweigh the negative ones. Vaccines can be expensive, but there have been many organizations that provide free vaccination and in the long term it will save people time and money. The vaccines will provide protection for the future generations because it will no longer be a treat to humanity. The virus can evolve so vaccines will always be needed, so since scientist

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    Can vaccinations cause Autism? Autism was first described in 1943 Dr. Leo Kanner. Some studies show Autism to be a side effect caused by vaccines Autism can also be passed down from family members. Although some people believe vaccination can cause Autism, everyone should be required to get a vaccinated because it prevents the spread of eradicated diseases, and it helps to prevent other kids from getting sick. Between 18 and 36 months, autism can manifest. At the age of three your child could have

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    Smallpox Research Paper

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    When the intensified eradication programme began in 1967, there were 33 countries with endemic smallpox and two more countries subsequently became endemic. The strategy of the eradication programme had two important goals: vaccination of at least 80% of the population and employment of adequate surveillance and containment systems. Between 1967 and 1971, WHO-supported national programmes were initiated in all endemic countries. Global smallpox incidence began to decline rapidly

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    Bioterrorism with Smallpox Essay

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    smallpox caused by Variola major: ordinary, modified, flat, and hemorrhagic (Ryan 57). The ordinary form is a typical case where pustules remain distinct from one another. The modified form is one where the symptoms are less severe, usually due to vaccination. Flat smallpox is a form where the pustules are almost always flush with the skin. These cases are highly fatal. The hemorrhagic form causes bleeding under the skin, creating a black color. The victim usually dies before pustules can form. Variola

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