There was now a smaller chance that people would come in contact with dangerous microbes early in life, when the infection was milder and maternal antibodies offered temporary protection,” (Oshinsky 31) resulting in more appearances of polio. Polio, also known as infantile paralysis, had the potential to cause partial or full paralysis in a child. However, this contagious disease had different severities. For example, in less severe cases of polio, a child might have discomfort or stiffness of the limbs of their body accompanied with a fever or a skin rash. Polio was passed on through direct contact with an infected child, infected mucus from coughing and sneezing, and feces.
If the child has trouble breathing or loss of consciousness. If the child recieves a head injury. If the child is still bleeding after first aid treatment has been given, and if bleeding doesnt stop or there is a large amount of blood loss. If child has any suspected fractures/broken bones. If child burns or scalds them selves.
These objects become contaminated through direct contact with infected eye discharge or from hands that were not properly washed after touching an infected eye. If you have symptoms of pink eye, you should seek prompt medical attention. Other problems, like abrasions or foreign bodies in the eye, can produce similar symptoms and need to be ruled out. A culture of the eye discharge may be needed to know what type of antibiotic will be most effective. There are a few symptoms from pink eye that you should defiantly know about like, red eyes, clear or cloudy eye discharge, light sensitivity , matting of eyelashes, especially in the morning and itching of the eyes.
If the child is unconscious you will need to make sure the airway is open and put the child into the recovery position. Compression: A compression is bleeding or swelling within the skull, this is an extremely serious condition as the brain is placed under pressure. The symptoms would be the same as those of a child with concussion. If the child is unconscious in any of the instances the child should be put into the recovery position, making sure an airway is maintained. You will need to keep them still and keep monitoring their breathing until an ambulance has arrived.
The baby may form problems such as heart defects chest infections. Illnesses such as meningitis can cause epilepsy and hearing problems whilst asthma is long term and the baby may be affected for life. Disabilities have a strong affect on the development and health of a baby. Babies with genetic defects such as down’s syndrome or cystic fibrosis can have delayed development on the baby physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. A disability may not be noticed at birth but may become apparent when there is a noticeable delay in development by parents or doctors etc.
Chlamydia can also infect newborn babies if the mother is infected. The disease will infect the eye and might cause permanent blindness. This disease, as well as all other STDs, often go untreated because of the embarrassment that comes along with contracting it. Not many people would want to have sex with a person knowing that their sex partner has chlamydia, but unfortunately the disease's silence disguises the harmful nature of a partners vaginal or penile region. Also, person who had been treated for chlamydia previously still runs the risk of being re-infected with the disease.
Once you notice your hearing diminishing, make an appointment for a hearing test and an exam to find out how much damage has been done and if it can be repaired. If you lose your hearing as the result of a cold, you can start by taking a decongestant. If things don't clear up for you in a couple of hours, you will want to start thinking about making a doctor's appointment. You will also want to take note of any other symptoms you have, as these may indicate more severe problem. If just happen to wake up and cannot hear in one ear, you may be suffering from sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
What’s the worst that could happen? For women, a Chlamydia infection can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, an infection of the parts of the reproductive system. If not treated, you may not be able to have babies if and when you want to. In men, untreated chlamydia can spread to the testicles causing pain, and in rare cases,
You would be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction as the child would be displaying the following such as sneezing, itchy mouth, eyes or throat, watery eyes. In severe cases then the child would have a swollen larynx, eyes, lips or tongue and they also would be having difficulty breathing and may be even have vomiting and diarrhoea. But in mild cases most children will just come out with a nasty rash after eating and would keep scratching at it. If a child was in my care and was to have an allergic reaction then I would follow these steps first of all I would check if the reaction was mild, moderate or severe, then I would call the first aider but if I was the first aider and it was a severe cases then I would give the child their Epipen and call 999 for an ambulance then monitor the child until the ambulance arrived. I would
Some STDs have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers and infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Pregnant women’s can spread STDs to their babies. Many people may not have symptoms of an STDs but are still able to spread an infection. STD testing can help find problems early on so that treatment can begin if needed. It is important to practice safe sex with all partners, especially if you or they have high-risk sexual behaviors.