Epidemiology of Chickenpox
Karissa N. Martinez
Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V
05/16/2014
Epidemiology of Chickenpox
This essay was written to explain the epidemiology of chickenpox and allow the reader to develop a better understanding of the disease. The author intended for the reader to become informed about the causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment and mortality and morbidity rates. Also, the reader will become familiar with the determinants of health and contributing factors to develop varicella, the relation of the epidemiologic triangle, the role of the community health nurse, as well as identify a national organization that reduces the impact of the disease on the community.
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For patients who are at high risk for complications an antiviral can be prescribed called acyclovir. Acyclovir can help reduce symptoms in the early stages; twenty four hours after the rash appears (Gould, 2014). Mortality and morbidity rates are higher for adults and those how are immunocompromised ( Khandelwal & Kumawat, 2008). Centers for Disease Control 2014, has revealed that the number of chickenpox outbreaks in the United States has decreased significantly since the vaccination was introduced. If the disease is still acquired after vaccination symptoms are mild resulting in fewer lesions and low or no fever (CDC, 2014). Centers for Disease Control, 2014 state that four million people would be infected by chickenpox in the United States alone, 10,600 people hospitalized and 100 to 150 deaths before the vaccination was initiated.
Determinants of health can be both social and physical factors that can either help avoid or put one at increased risk for development of a disease such as varicella. Some examples of social determinants of health can be quality of education, public safety, language barriers, culture, social support and socioeconomic conditions (Healthy People, 2013). These determinants can negatively impact the community, for instance if the population of focus is one of poverty level with low rates of quality education, and high incidence of crime this can make it difficult to obtain
The person that has the shingles has the virus infection and if the blister have not begun to heal and fluid inside leaks or drain and they come in contact with someone who has never had the chicken pox you will then pass the virus varicella zoster that causes chickenpox. If you have had chickenpox you will never have to worry about catching the chickenpox but you are now acceptable to get shingles later in life. As you get older you will want to prevent yourself from getting shingles so you can go to your physician ask to get the vaccine that helps to prevent the shingles from becoming active. Patients that are 55 and over needs to get the vaccine Azzurx this vaccine treatment this is an antiviral medicine that will stop you from acquiring shingles and also treat simplex herpes virus. Without the vaccine you may have reoccurrence of shingles and it can even be more painful than the first episode. So when u reach a certain age you should consider getting the vaccination cause it is recommended if you get it you will reduces the chances of getting shingles and will be less painful and heal faster. The physician will administer this vaccine shot in the arm it may cause pain, soreness and swelling afterwards. It is recommended that if you are around the age 60 or after have been infected with shingles you should
The social determinants of health are the circumstances that impact and surround people, since are born, grow, work, live, and age, education, income, race and gender, and the broader set of powers and systems that shaping the circumstances of daily life. It is important because it impacts all aspect of daily life of people, and it caused direct and indirect health problems.
Health as a whole is determined by the quality of life, as well as an individuals’ ability to create personal positive social and physical environments. These environments include homes, schools, workplaces and the community as a whole. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2003), the social determinants of health are conditions in which people live, work, and grow, where these factors are influenced by money, power and available resources. There are five main aspects of social determinants: economic stability, social/community health, general health, education, and the surrounding built environment, where each determinant refers to multiple key issues. These determinants commonly affect health, the functioning of people, their quality of life, as well as social, economic and physical risks. Examples of social determinants include:
Once a person has had the chickenpox, the virus will lay dormant in the nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. The most likely individuals that will have an outbreak are people who are over 50 years of age, people who have a
Communities are sometimes largely unaware that social factors rather than medical ones, such as income, and employment status, shape our health. Our health is also determined by the health and social services we receive, and our ability to attain high education levels, food and safe housing, among other factors.
Social determinants are regarded as the life you were born in i.e. your ethnicity, age ,gender etc. this also links to the determinant factors i.e. environment, economic, social status and lifestyle (REFERENCE) Social determinant of health strongly impact on the health outcome of individuals Many health researchers regard social position as the fundamental cause of health (REFERENCE). Social determinant can influence the care and support each individual received in order to manage their diabetes. Living in a deprived area where there is no availability of community based resources, ‘men and women of working age in the most deprived population groups are twice as likely to die prematurely as those who are relatively affluent;’(Inequality in Health and Social care use 2003) therefore you have to access healthcare services outside the area, this can stop individuals from seeking treatment as they might not have bus fare or access to a private car.(Reference).The impact of austerity cuts also impact on individuals of the
Are there steps that a nurse can take to break a link within the communicable disease chain? Give a specific example.
Avian influenza is a disease that has been wreaking havoc on human populations since the 16th century. With the recent outbreak in 1997 of a new H5N1 avian flu subtype, the world has begun preparing for a pandemic by looking upon its past affects. In the 20th Century, the world witnessed three pandemics in the years of 1918, 1957, and 1968. In 1918 no vaccine, antibiotic, or clear recognition of the disease was known. Killing over 40 million in less than a year, the H1N1 strain ingrained a deep and lasting fear of the virus throughout the world. Though 1957 and 1968 brought on milder pandemics, they still killed an estimated 3 million people and presented a new
Acting in different levels, from micro to macro, those determinants have effect in a complex interplay of a multidirectional flow between the individual and the social scope. They are normally and roughly grouped into categories, such as individual factors interpersonal factors, institutional and community environments, broader social, economic and political influences. That concept allows explain why some people and groups are at higher risk for develop some diseases instead of others, and that is a very important key for a better understanding of its prevalence and to design more effective prevention strategies.
The following paper provides a detailed description of Chickenpox and the determinants of health contributing to the development of the disease. The
However, there are other sets of rules that are passed down from many years of religions context to help us enter the Kingdom of God someday. Including the Ten Commandments, which are the most well known by far. These were given to us by God, but received physically through Moses on Mount Sinai on stone tablets, according to The Bible. Since that moment if Christian history, there was then a God given guide to our actions and their proceeding effects that would impact our transition into the afterlife.
An array of factors like personal, social, economic, and environment issues influence and determines the health of individual and population, acting in various combination (Knickman & Kovner, 2015). These determinants of health, known as population health determinants generally include genetics, access to health care, individual behavior, social determinant, physical environment (Knickman & Kovner, 2015).
The determinants of health are economic and social conditions that affect people’s health status. These influence the living and working conditions that impacts people’s everyday living condition. Factors such as the place and the environment we live in, genetics, educational level or work status and income, as well as friends and family are some of the aspects that affects our health condition. On the other hand, the people that have an access to good health care and have financial stability are less susceptible and are often less affected. (NANB, 2009)
The person should avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy areas and keep their fingernails short to avoid damaging the skin. The infected person should avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat and humidity. The use of over- the counter antihistamines or hydrocortisone creams may be recommended for itch relief. Some doctors may prescribe antivirals if the rash began within 24 hours. Antiviral medication is not usually prescribed to otherwise healthy children who do not have severe symptoms. Antivirals are usually prescribed to high-risk groups whom are prone to severe symptoms such as eczema, lung conditions, or who immunocompromised individuals. The infected person should also be advised to avoid aspirin due to association with a serious condition called Reyes syndrome or Ibuprofen due to the association of more severe secondary infections. Tylenol is recommended for fever relief. Some complications that can occur are bacterial infections secondary to scratching, encephalitis, pneumonia and death. The preventions of chickenpox are acquired by vaccination with the varicella vaccine in children, adolescents, and adults, and the herpes zoster vaccine for persons of 60 and older (Maurer&Smith). The Centers for Disease and controls estimates that 95% of Americans will have chickenpox by the time they reach adulthood. The CDC also estimates that there are 4 million cases with a100 deaths and 9300 hospitalizations a
“People don’t burn books simply because they disagree with the message of the books, they burn book because the message of the books is a threat — a serious threat, in fact, not something remote and theoretical” (Cline). I believe that this quote does a good job of explaining the major reason as to why books are burned. I agree with the fact that people burn books because they believe the literature poses a serious threat to society, not just because they personally disagree with the message. In most cases the people burn the books because they believe that the messages and ideas portrayed in the literature could have a negative impact on the members of society, especially the youth. A popular example of this is the Harry Potter series.