Essays: (at least 300 words per prompt)

1. George, while working in the bar, ran a rusty nail through the bottom of his foot. What infectious disease should he be concerned about? Why is this disease usually associated with injuries from rusty nails? What are the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for this disease?

2. A 16 year old was admitted in meningitis. What are the signs and symptoms of meningitis? What diagnostic test is use to diagnosis the cause of meningitis and how many types of meningitis are there? What is the recommended treatment for each type? What is the new recommendation for meningitis vaccinations (how many total and what age)?

3. As we age, most of us will experience changes in our hearing and vision. Discuss the signs and symptoms, diagnostic test, and treatment options for the following: Presbycusis and Macular degeneration.

4. Can mental illnesses be prevented, cured, or are people born with the illness, explain? What are some of the early warning signs of mental illness? Do you feel there is a social stigma around some or all mental illnesses, explain.

Vaccinations… for or against.  It is a dilemma for a parent, but also for health care professionals.  Please watch/listen to the following videos/audio regarding vaccinations.

How did the anti-vaccination movement begin? 1:58 https://youtu.be/IGXDxgHAgG8

Measles outbreak fuels vaccine debate. 2:45 https://youtu.be/cLvyf0MWj_g

Medical Anthropologist Explores ‘Vaccine Hesitancy’ 3:59 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/13/694449743/medical-anthropologist-explores-vaccine-hesitancy
The Side Effects of Vaccines – How High is the Risk? 10:55 https://youtu.be/zBkVCpbNnkU

Question: In your opinion, does a parent’s decision to decline vaccination for his or her child constitute a lack of social responsibility?

What is expected from this discussion:

1. Give your opinion on whether a parent’s decision to decline vaccination for his or her child constitutes a lack of social responsibility.
2. Explain your answer
3. Other posts will appear after your post is submitted.
4. Read and comment on 2 other classmate’s posts.  It’s a heated topic, so remember the DISCUSSION BOARD ETIQUETTE!