Communicable disease Flashcards
Primary prevention
mass media education campaigns, one on one health teaching, immunization
Secondary prevention
screening, disease investigation
Tertiary prevention
ensure additional people don’t get infected, ill receive care and treatment
How long is the incubation period for TB
10-12 weeks
What is the most commonly reported STI in the US
chlamydia
Can chlamydia be spread from mom to baby
yes
Is chlamydia symptomatic or asymptomatic
both
ASK - acknowledge, steer, know
acknowledge concerns then steer the conversation to provide answers and know facts
CASE - corroborate, about, science, explain
acknowledge concerns and have a respectful conversation. then make sure parent is aware of provider knowledge on topic
When is ASK and CASE used
for immunization education for guardians
Surveillance
assess population health status before and after health events, looks at whole populations, measures population health status, may serve as method to track cases
What does surveillance serve as
an early warning system to identify health emergencies
Disease and health event investigation
systemically gathers and analyzes data regarding population health threats, identifies source, isolates source, how best to break the cycle