The first case of tetorifice in 30 years. This is definitely more serious than measles. I wonder if this will scare some common sense into some people.
While playing outside on a farm in Oregon, a 6-year-old boy fell down and cut his forehead.
His parents cleaned and sutured his wound at home, and for a few days, everything seemed all right, according to a new report of his case. But six days after his fall, the boy began crying, clenching his jaw and having muscle spasms. His symptoms got worse, and when he started having trouble breathing, his parents called emergency services, who airlifted the boy to a hospital. [9 Weird Ways Kids Can Get Hurt]
There, doctors diagnosed the boy with tetorifice — making him the first documented case of the infection in Oregon in more than 30 years, according to the report, published today (March 7) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Tetorifice is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, but it is preventable thanks to the tetorifice vaccine, the CDC says.
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3 hours ago, Emergent said:
A newer theory is that intestinal flora may be a trigger for autism. I wonder if overuse of antibiotics could be a factor?
Changes in the intestinal microbiome cause a LOT of various health issues. Research is finding that cesarean deliveries, which cause the newborn's gut to populate with bacteria from the environment, rather than mom's bacteria, to be associated with greater risk for developing asthma, obesity, and DM. There was an endocrinologist working on this research at University of Colorado School of Medicine when I worked in the perinatal research group there.
Changes in the intestinal microbiome cause a LOT of various health issues. Research is finding that cesarean deliveries, which cause the newborn's gut to populate with bacteria from the environment, rather than mom's bacteria, to be associated with greater risk for developing asthma, obesity, and DM. There was an endocrinologist working on this research at University of Colorado School of Medicine when I worked in the perinatal research group there.
Maybe they were afraid of being pressured to give him a tetorifice vaccine? There's a lot of paranoia in the anti-vaccine movement.
Oregon. Crunchy. I'll bet they didn't have health insurance. I'm on a lot of pro-vax sites and have been on a couple anti-vax till I get booted for speaking my mind. And yes, probably afraid of getting pressured.
There should be some pretty good progress on this subject if Trump follows through with talk about a vaccine panel. Possibly to he headed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
In my opinion, calling people nutters doesn't elevate the conversation.
These people are concerned about their children. Unfortunately, drug companies are sometimes unethical and many people are mistrustful of them.
The medical establishment has been wrong in the past, think about thalidomide for example. What about premature babies blinded by too much oxygen? I can give you hundreds of examples.
I don't think the current hysteria is helping win hearts and minds. I wish people would lay their torches down and be respectful.
And, remember, the biggest threats to 21st century 1st world people probably comes in the form of a big gulp drink and supersized fries. Childhood obesity is a very real epidemic affecting the lives of millions.
If you ever were in any of the anti-vax groups on FB you'd be calling them nutters. Not everyone of course, but the majority. Don't think so? Go join a couple...but you'll have to say you're anti-vax or at least on the fence to get in, and if nurse is in your public profile good luck.
It's a distinct possibility. "Dr" Wakefield should have gone after the antibiotic people instead of the vaccine people. He might have made his millions and not done nearly such a huge public disservice.
Although you might then have people dying of treatable infections for want of antibiotics. People always have to go to extremes.
I have a theory that the prophylactic antibiotics given to some laboring women who test positive for certain streph is behind the explosion of both allergies, autoimmune diseases, and autism.
Oh great, another set of parents that not only didn't vaccinate, but waited until the boy got so sick he was barely breathing before seeking medical care.
They need to start charging these parents with neglect.
I have a theory that the prophylactic antibiotics given to some laboring women who test positive for certain streph is behind the explosion of both allergies, autoimmune diseases, and autism.
Talk to any retired L&D nurse or OB...and let them tell you stories about how babies used to die of Group B strep on a regular basis before they changed the protocol.
There is no connection..if you are a nurse, learn the truth versus myth.
Talk to any retired L&D nurse or OB...and let them tell you stories about how babies used to die of Group B strep on a regular basis before they changed the protocol.
There is no connection..if you are a nurse, learn the truth versus myth.
Why do you always answer with an insulting put down? It adds toxicity to discussion about ideas.
Talk to any retired L&D nurse or OB...and let them tell you stories about how babies used to die of Group B strep on a regular basis before they changed the protocol.
There is no connection..if you are a nurse, learn the truth versus myth.
One does not necessarily negate the other. They could have started giving the preventative Ab for (what they think) is a very good reason but still (at the same time) can cause harm to those who do not need it and even those that do. Scientific data changes all the time and there is much to learn.
I have a theory that the prophylactic antibiotics given to some laboring women who test positive for certain streph is behind the explosion of both allergies, autoimmune diseases, and autism.
I don't know anything about the practice of prophylactic antibiotics given to prevent strep in babies of colonized mothers other than what one could learn in a brief Google search. What are you basing your theory on? Have there been research studies that show strong correlations/associations between antibiotic use in labor and later allergies, autoimmune diseases, and autism?
I don't know anything about the practice of prophylactic antibiotics given to prevent strep in babies of colonized mothers other than what one could learn in a brief Google search. What are you basing your theory on? Have there been research studies that show strong correlations/associations between antibiotic use in labor and later allergies, autoimmune diseases, and autism?
I know about the antibiotic use because I used to float to OB years ago and would hang the antibiotics on moms in early labor. It was explained to me by the OB nurses that in the days of shorter hospitalizations, the newborns of the positive moms couldn't be as closely observed as in past times.
I have read that children who receive antibiotics in the first 6 months of life are more likely to have allergies and asthma.
This is my own, personal theory, nothing more, nothing less. I do strongly believe that for every intervention with a positive benefit, there can be some negative consequences that often don't get discovered for many years.
The immune system is very complex and scientists have just started unraveling its mysteries. It is a fact that autoimmune diseases have dramatically increased, along with allergies. Something is causing this and its probably a man made problem.
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Changes in the intestinal microbiome cause a LOT of various health issues. Research is finding that cesarean deliveries, which cause the newborn's gut to populate with bacteria from the environment, rather than mom's bacteria, to be associated with greater risk for developing asthma, obesity, and DM. There was an endocrinologist working on this research at University of Colorado School of Medicine when I worked in the perinatal research group there.