Immunisation part 2

Question 1

Define what is meant when a disease is said to be eliminated ?

Answer 1

Reduction to zero of the incidence of a specified disease in a defined geographical area as a result of deliberate efforts; continued intervention measures are required. Example: neonatal tetanus

Question 2

Define what is meant when a disease is said to be eradicated ?

Answer 2

Permanent reduction to zero of the worldwide incidence of infection caused by a specific agent as a result of deliberate efforts; intervention measures are no longer needed. Example: smallpox.

Question 3

Define what is meant when a disease is said to be extinct ?

Answer 3

The specific infectious agent no longer exists in nature or in the laboratory. Example: none.

Question 4

What is polio ?

Answer 4

A serious viral infection that used to be common in the UK

Question 5

What are some of the symptoms of polio infection and then some of the later complications of polio ?

Answer 5

• High temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Abdo (tummy) pain
• Aching muscles
• Feeling and being sick

Complications - muscle weakness, shrinking of the muscles (atrophy), tight joints (contractures), deformities: such as twisted feet or legs

Question 6

What condition could this kid have causing the problem with her leg ?

Answer 6

Polio