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Bucks County Lyme Disease +Avian Influenza overview CDC Role in our lives Antibiotic resistance Prevention Measles +Chikungunya Description Statistics/Location Bucks County Lyme Disease +Avian Influenza

centers for disease control and prevention CDC=United States 24/7 Health Protection Agency Protects Americans from health and safety threats Track diseases, research outbreaks, respond to emergencies MS

Skip doses for antibiotics Skip MS DO not... Skip doses for antibiotics Skip Take an antibiotic for a viral infection Take Force healthcare professionals to prescribe you antibiotics Force Save antibiotics for next time you get sick Save Take someone else's antibiotics

STEPS to prevent antibiotic resistance Prevent cross-transmission Foreign virus introduced into new environment Infects and spreads through a new host population MS

Steps to prevent antibiotic resistance Take prescribed medication recommended by professionals Throw away leftover antibiotics Ask professionals for recommended vaccines  Prevent infections that later require antibiotics MS

Measles: Description Virus caused infection, creates a skin rash 2-3 year cycle, usually in winter or spring Virus is called paramyxovirus and is extremely contagious Koplik's Spots: red/white bumps that appear around mouth MM

Measles: Statistics Common in younger children 95% of those exposed, will become obtain measles 89,780 reported deaths in 2016 (Under 5 years old) Death rate has gone down 84% annually (2000-2016) MM

Measles: location Occur mainly in developing countries (Africa and Asia) Persistent because less vaccinations are done Not as common, but occurs in America as well Rates in America have dropped tremendously MM

Measles: prevention Preventable with a vaccine Given to about 15 month olds Infused with virus, but doesn't actually cause it Build up the baby's immune system Isolation if infected MM

Chikungunya: Description Transmitted by infected female mosquitos Causes extremely painful joint pain  Pain usually decreases within a week if treated Can potentially cause chronic disease Easily misdiagnosed with zika virus MM

Chikungunya: Statistics About 1.39 million cases in India in 2006 2,944 deaths in 2006 2014: 4 cases in France 2015: 37,480 confirmed cases in America MM

Chikungunya: Location Mainly occur in India, Africa, and Asia Prevalent in South America Major outbreak around 2006  Islands near Indian Ocean Europe was included MM

Chikungunya: Prevention Reduce number of artificial/natural water filled containers Spray pesticides around these areas Wear clothing that covers most of the skin Place nets that are treated with insecticide on windows MM

Bucks County Lyme disease Caused by Lyme bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) -- > hard to detect and kill From infected deer tick (blacklegged tick) bite (nymph) "Bull's-eye" looking rash appears at bite Called the great imitator DM

Tick needs to be attached for 36 to 48 hours to transmit disease LYME STATISTICS 20% of infected people can recall a tick bite, and fewer than 50% ever see a rash  Tick needs to be attached for 36 to 48 hours to transmit disease 8,186 cases in Bucks County 300,000 people are diagnosed in the US yearly DM

Lyme Outbreak Location Different areas have different tick infection rates Often reflected in risk maps Not accurate- (some states don’t tick test) Known infected ticks found in.. US, Chile, Bolivia, Columbia, Argentina, Cuba, Egypt, Honduras, and Mongolia DM

Insect repellent on skin and clothing Check body for ticks often Lyme prevention Insect repellent on skin and clothing Check body for ticks often Shower/baths after being outside Avoid heavily wooded (Tick infested) areas in summertime  Wear protective clothing DM

A Bird Virus (avian (bird) influenza (flu)) Technical name- H5N1 Avian influenza A Bird Virus (avian (bird) influenza (flu)) Technical name- H5N1 Rare in humans- mostly bird to bird  close contact with birds (ex: farmer) DM

2013- over 1500 human cases and many human deaths Avian statistics 2013- over 1500 human cases and many human deaths Yearly average is 1,000 cases a year  Killed nearly 60% of infected people- 142m lives DM

Avian outbreak Location Avian epidemic occurs in people in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Pacific, and the Near East More rare in North America (2003-2008) 400 cases in the world DM

Early isolation when feeling sick prevention Routine Hand washing  Covering face when coughing or sneezing- using tissues and throwing them out Early isolation when feeling sick Avoiding close contact with sick people Avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose or mouth DM

D ABC's What does the full CDC name stand for? A) Centers for Disease Control B) Centers for Disease and Prevention C) Centers for Disease and Treatment Prevention D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MS

B Abc's Which of the following should you do to prevent antibiotic resistance? A) Use medication prescribed for your family members B) Throw away leftover medication C) Avoid vaccines D) Consult a family member for recommended vaccines MS

C ABc's How are measles transmitted? A. Drinking out of the same water bottle as some who is infected B. Touching someone with the disease C. Breathing the air of someone with measles has sneezed/coughed in D. Get a shot infused with measles MM

A ABC's What is a symptom of the Chikungunya Virus? A. Extremely painful muscle/joint pain B. Stomach pain/Vomiting C. Hot flashes D. Feeling numb in various limbs MM

D ABC's What are signs you have Lyme Disease? A)Bull's-eye rash B) Headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and fever C) Swollen joints D)All of the above DM

C ABC's To prevent Avian influenza you just...? A)Prevent infections that later require antibiotics B)Use a vaccine C)Avoid touching one’s eyes, nose or mouth D)Wear clothes that cover most the skin DM

Bucks County Lyme Disease +Avian Influenza Conclusion CDC Role in our lives Antibiotic resistance Prevention Measles +Chikungunya Description Statistics/Location Bucks County Lyme Disease +Avian Influenza