Lesson 8 (Part 1) Flashcards
Where does the word vaccine come from in Latin?
Cow
- vacca
How was the first immunization discovered? (3)
- Dr. Jenner observed that the milk maids who had caught cowpox, never ended up catching smallpox
- He reasoned that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox
- He then gave a young boy a cowpox vaccine which cured the boy within a few days
Polio
Poliomyelitis
Who does poliomyelitis mainly infect?
Young children
- highly infective
What are the initial symptoms of polio? (6)
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Stiff neck
- Pain in the limbs
What can polio cause in a small proportion of cases?
Paralysis
- most often is permanent
When should vaccination for polio begin?
At an early age
What can a routine establish for polio?
A lifelong immunity to the disease
MMR
Measles Mumps Rubella
Measles
Is a severe respiratory infection and is highly contagious
What complications could arise from measles? (2)
- Secondary ear
2. Lung infections
What do antibiotics do for the measles?
They wont killed the measles virus but will help with any complications that could occur from it
What common symptom do you get by the third day of having the measles?
A rash
Mumps
Is a highly contagious viral infection
When do signs and symptoms usually appear for the mumps after being exposed to the virus?
2-3 weeks
- this is known as the incubation period
- can spread to other people before you realize you even have it
What is the treatment for mumps?
There is none
- take meds to decrease the symptoms and control the pain and bring down the fever
Rubella
A mild disease in children or young adults
- different from measles
How is rubella transmitted?
By airborne droplets by coughs and sneezes
Is rubella highly contagious?
Yes
How many doses of vaccine do we get for MMR in Canada?
2
Tdap
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis
Is tetanus now very rare?
Yes
What is tetanus also known as?
Locked jaw
What does tetanus cause?
Tightening of muscles
- can be extremely painful
- effects neck muscles making it hard to breath/swallow
What percent of patients do not survive tetanus even when receiving early treatment?
10%
What is the transmission of tetanus? (3)
- Contact with infected soil
- Contact with infected dust
- Manure through a cut, scratch or wound
What can tetanus lead to?
Death
