This week we presented our infographics regarding our assigned diseases. First, is Rowan with the Meningococall C infection. It can be very life threatening. To protect against it, there is a vaccine that can prevent severe complications. To prevent it, it is better to get vaccinated and avoid good hygiene while avoiding those with exposure.
Next, Avery taught us about Hepatitis B (HBV). Symptoms include yellow of the eyes, abdominal pain, and dark urine. Some, mostly children, may not even experience symptoms. As of 2022, only 30% of adults are vaccinated against HBV. After her presentation Mrs.McCleery took us more in depth to this topic and the causes of it that are more commonly seen.
Coming up third, Kennedie discussed diphtheria-tetanus-pertusis.
Fourth, Hannah's presentation was very interesting as she was wearing a bald cap, eating a biscuit, but also amazingly teaching us about her topic of measles, mumps, rubella, She was very engaging and interactive to make it fun while also educating. We also learned from Hannah that the current vaccine has live organisms in it!
After Hannah, I went! After presenting, I also learned that shingles (which closely relate to measles) never crosses the midline. If you have it on your left side, it will never go to your right side (pretty insane)! My presentation included: Chickenpox is a highly contagious illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a type of herpes virus. It is often a mild illness, characterized by an itchy rash on the face, scalp and trunk with pink spots and tiny fluid-filled blisters that dry and become scabs four to five days later. The first dose should be at the ages of 12–15 months then they will receive their second dose at 4- 6 years old. Unvaccinated older children, teens, and adults without previous vaccination or exposure to the disease should also receive the vaccine. Anyone who has never received the vaccination or who has never had chickenpox, is at risk of getting it. It is contagious for 1-2 days and is spread by sneezing, coughing, or direct contact. No significant gender or race depicts the risk; it solely depends on vaccination status. Because of this, there is a higher risk in regions with low vaccine coverage or limited access to healthcare.
Now to wrap this up!! Sophia taught us about Polio. It is very contagious caused by poliomyelitis. 93% of the U.S.A is vaccinated. Polio usually affects young more more than girls. Along with this, regions who lack vaccination rates suffer more. In 2023, there was only 12 reported cases world-wide. Also, 1 person left who is still living in the iron lung. Also, the new version only covers their chest and not their entire body. This new version is also helping covid patients.
Personally, presenting the infographic itself was very fun because it was probably the least formal one we will have for the rest of the year, but making it was difficult. Other than that, learning about everyones and seeing how passionate certain classmates got about their topic was amazing. To end the week, I got the grade for my 25-page paper which ended up being an 89!
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