Hcs330 Disease in the News

Disease in the News Paper

By:

University of Phoenix

11/08/2010

HCS/330

The Author on this peer reviewed journal is a committee on infectious diseases. They

have one chairperson and twelve committee members. This committee monitors all infectious

diseases. They also report on how to prevent and treat such diseases and recommended

vaccinations. All committee members are M.D’s with one D.O.

This peer reviewed journal is from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This journal is

about influenza virus. Focal points on this topic will be age ranges that are at risk,

treatments plans, national or global perspective, and scientific evidence to support claims (if

any).

Influenza is a contagious viral infection. Influenza can inflame the respiratory system.

The virus attacks the cells of the respiratory tract and begins to multiply to spread infection

throughout the body. Symptoms of influenza are vomiting, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, sore

throat, fatigue, fever, chills, body aches, and decrease in urination. Influenza can be dated back

to as late as 1918 and has caused many deaths over the years.

Influenza is an air born virus which means anyone can catch it just by simply breathing it

in. Influenza can be transferred by coughing, sneezing, or direct contact. Incubation time for

influenza is 1 to 7 days. The infection can last for a few days for a healthy person. Most cases of

influenza are not serious. Most people recuperate after a few days of rest for a healthy person.

But an unhealthy person, influenza can be quite serious and deadly.

Prevention for influenza is by making sure one gets their vaccinations. The vaccination

allows small amounts of non-active influenza in your body. This is so that the body can build up

antibodies which can make you immune to the virus. One can always practice good hygiene to

prevent catching the infection. Try to cough and sneeze into a tissue to not spread the germ....