Jacob S. Richard P. Ryan F. Current Outbreaks

Overview The role of the WHO and the CDC Preventing bacterial resistance Measles Ebola Malaria Zika

The WHO The WHO is an international organization established to help combat global health crises Established April 7, 1948 Provides leadership on matters critical to health Jacob

The CDC The Centers for Disease Control are a federal agency founded in 1946 Main goal is to protect public health and safety Jacob

Prevention of Bacterial Resistance Antimicrobial resistance allows bacteria to withstand previously effective treatments Overuse of antibiotics has caused widespread resistance Jacob

Prevention of Bacterial Resistance Resistance can be prevented by Not using antibiotics for viral infections Using antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor

Measles A viral infection that is serious for children but preventable by a vaccine In 2011 about 158,000 deaths from measles Richard

Measles The last outbreak of measles was in two Disney theme parks in Orange County, California This Disease is easily prevented by a vaccine Richard

Ebola A virus that causes severe bleeding, organ failure, and can lead to death Discovered in 1976 The latest outbreak 549 cases and 326 deaths plus 82 cases under investigation Richard

Ebola Last Outbreak happened in The Democratic Republic of Congo Avoid Outbreak locations and avoid physical contact Richard

Malaria Malaria can be a fatal disease caused by mosquito bites RF Malaria Malaria can be a fatal disease  caused by mosquito bites In 2016- 445,000 people died from malaria 3.2 billion lives in risky areas of malaria

Malaria Malaria comes from South Africa RF Malaria Malaria comes from South Africa Young children and pregnant women are most vulnerable  Many medicines are used to help treat Malaria

Zika Zika is spread through mosquito bites Can cause birth defects RF Zika Zika is spread through mosquito bites Can cause birth defects No current cases of Zika in 2018 2 in 20 babies are confirmed with zika before birth

Zika Zika is located from Africa and South America RF Zika Zika is located from Africa and South America Avoid Mosquito bites When Traveling avoid areas of outbreaks

When was the CDC founded? 1776 1861 1946 1929

What should you not take antibiotics for? Common Cold Viral Infections A cough Malaria

Richard ABC When was Ebola discovered? 1975 1976 1983 2010

Richard ABC In 2011 how many people died from measles? 158,000 200,000 245,675 670,000

Where are most Zika outbreaks Located? RF Ryan ABC Where are most Zika outbreaks Located? United States Great Britain Africa China

Which disease do Mosquitos carry? RF Ryan ABC Which disease do Mosquitos carry? Common Cold Cancer Bronchitis Malaria

Overview The role of the WHO and the CDC Preventing bacterial resistance Measles Ebola Malaria Zika