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When Germs Travel
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Author : Howard Markel
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2009-01-21
When Germs Travel written by Howard Markel and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-21 with Medical categories.
The struggle against deadly microbes is endless. Diseases that have plagued human beings since ancient times still exist, new maladies make their way into the headlines, we are faced with vaccine shortages, and the threat of germ warfare has reemerged as a worldwide threat. In this riveting account, medical historian Howard Markel takes an eye-opening look at the fragility of the American public health system. He tells the distinctive stories of six epidemics–tuberculosis, bubonic plague, trachoma, typhus, cholera, and AIDS–to show how our chief defense against diseases from outside the United States has been to attempt to deny entry to carriers. He explains why this approach never worked, and makes clear that it is useless in today’s world of bustling international travel and porous borders. Illuminating our foolhardy attempts at isolation and showing that globalization renders us all potential inhabitants of the so-called Hot Zone, Markel makes a compelling case for a globally funded public health program that could stop the spread of epidemics and safeguard the health of everyone on the planet.
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Author : Howard Markel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-12
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Tells the story of 6 epidemics that broke out during the two great waves of immigration to the U.S. -- from 1880 through 1924, & from 1965 to the present -- & shows how Fed. legislation closed the gates to newcomers for almost 41 years out of fear that these new people would alter the social, political, & economic face of the nation. Markel writes about tuberculosis today, our most serious public health threat; bubonic plague & how it came to this country; trachoma in the years before WW1; typhus fever & an epidemic on the Texas-Mexico border in the aftermath of Pancho Villa¿s revolution; cholera; & AIDS, the Haitian exodus, & the early years of the AIDS epidemic. Looks at the many issues related to immigration & infectious diseases in the 21st cent. Photos.
A Germ S Journey
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Author : Thom W. Rooke
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2010-12
A Germ S Journey written by Thom W. Rooke and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Looks at how germs can spread such diseases as the common cold by following the journey of the germs that fly out of a boy's mouth when he sneezes in class without using a tissue, showing how colds spread or not depending on hygiene practices.
Quarantine
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Author : Howard Markel
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2022-03-01
Quarantine written by Howard Markel and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-01 with Medical categories.
This riveting story of the typhus and cholera epidemics that swept through New York City in 1892 has been updated with a new preface that tackles the COVID-19 pandemic. Winner, 2003 Arthur J. Viseltear Prize for Outstanding Book in the History of Public Health, American Public Health Association In Quarantine! Howard Markel traces the course of the typhus and cholera epidemics that swept through New York City in 1892. The story is told from the point of view of those involved—the public health doctors who diagnosed and treated the victims, the newspaper reporters who covered the stories, the government officials who established and enforced policy, and, most importantly, the immigrants themselves. Drawing on rarely cited stories from the Yiddish American press, immigrant diaries and letters, and official accounts, Markel follows the immigrants on their journey from a squalid and precarious existence in Russia's Pale of Settlement, to their passage in steerage, to New York's Lower East Side, to the city's quarantine islands. This updated edition features a new preface from the author that reflects on the themes of the book in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time of renewed anti-immigrant sentiment and newly emerging infectious diseases, Quarantine! provides a historical context for considering some of the significant problems that face American society today.
The Secret Life Of Germs
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Author : Philip M. Tierno
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2004-01-06
The Secret Life Of Germs written by Philip M. Tierno and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-06 with Health & Fitness categories.
Traces the history of germs, discussing how germs have been viewed and treated throughout time and explains why germs now pose an even greater risk to mankind than ever before.
Journey Of The Germs
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Author : Lori Caruso
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-16
Journey Of The Germs written by Lori Caruso and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-16 with categories.
Journey of the Germs is a rhyming story for children that teaches the importance of hand washing and how germs are transmitted in everyday life. An activity song is included in the story.Travel along in the day in the life of a germ going from Ben to Jose to Yuri to Yolanda and others in this easy to read story. Teach kids the power of hand washing with this fun rhyme that's sure to be a family favorite. Packed with examples of how germs can be transmitted in our everyday lives. This is the first in a series of health focused books for young people.Add a happy hand washing song to help kids learn in a Wishy, Washy, Wink that hand washing is good, clean fun!
Germs
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Author : Judith Miller
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-02-01
Germs written by Judith Miller and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with History categories.
In the wake of the anthrax letters following the attacks on the World Trade Center, Americans have begun to grapple with two difficult truths: that there is no terrorist threat more horrifying -- and less understood -- than germ warfare, and that it would take very little to mount a devastating attack on American soil. In Germs, three veteran reporters draw on top sources inside and outside the U.S. government to lay bare Washington's secret strategies for combating this deadly threat. Featuring an inside look at how germ warfare has been waged throughout history and what form its future might take (and in whose hands), Germs reads like a gripping detective story told by fascinating key figures: American and Soviet medical specialists who once made germ weapons but now fight their spread, FBI agents who track Islamic radicals, the Iraqis who built Saddam Hussein's secret arsenal, spies who travel the world collecting lethal microbes, and scientists who see ominous developments on the horizon. With clear scientific explanations and harrowing insights, Germs is a masterfully written -- and timely -- work of investigative journalism.
The Hand Book
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Author : Miryam Z. Wahrman
language : en
Publisher: University Press of New England
Release Date : 2016-05-03
The Hand Book written by Miryam Z. Wahrman and has been published by University Press of New England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-03 with Health & Fitness categories.
Handwashing, as part of basic hygiene, is a no-brainer. Whenever there's an outbreak of a contagious disease, we are advised that the first line of defense is proper handwashing. Nonetheless, many people, including healthcare workers, ignore this advice and routinely fail to wash their hands. Those who neglect to follow proper handwashing protocols put us at risk for serious disease - and even death. In this well-researched book, Wahrman discusses the microbes that live among us, both benign and malevolent. She looks at how ancient cultures dealt with disease and hygiene and how scientific developments led to the germ theory, which laid the foundation for modern hygiene. She investigates hand hygiene in clinical settings, where lapses by medical professionals can lead to serious, even deadly, complications. She explains how microbes found on environmental surfaces can transmit disease and offers strategies to decrease transmission from person to person. The book's final chapter explores initiatives for grappling with ever more complex microbial issues, such as drug resistance and the dangers of residing in an interconnected world, and presents practical advice for hand hygiene and reducing infection. With chapters that conclude with handy reference lists, The Hand Book serves as a road map to safer hands and better hygiene and health. It is essential reading for the general public, healthcare professionals, educators, parents, community leaders, and politicians.
Cdc Yellow Book 2018 Health Information For International Travel
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Author : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-04-17
Cdc Yellow Book 2018 Health Information For International Travel written by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-17 with Medical categories.
THE ESSENTIAL WORK IN TRAVEL MEDICINE -- NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2018 As unprecedented numbers of travelers cross international borders each day, the need for up-to-date, practical information about the health challenges posed by travel has never been greater. For both international travelers and the health professionals who care for them, the CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel is the definitive guide to staying safe and healthy anywhere in the world. The fully revised and updated 2018 edition codifies the U.S. government's most current health guidelines and information for international travelers, including pretravel vaccine recommendations, destination-specific health advice, and easy-to-reference maps, tables, and charts. The 2018 Yellow Book also addresses the needs of specific types of travelers, with dedicated sections on: · Precautions for pregnant travelers, immunocompromised travelers, and travelers with disabilities · Special considerations for newly arrived adoptees, immigrants, and refugees · Practical tips for last-minute or resource-limited travelers · Advice for air crews, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and others who provide care and support overseas Authored by a team of the world's most esteemed travel medicine experts, the Yellow Book is an essential resource for travelers -- and the clinicians overseeing their care -- at home and abroad.
What You Need To Know About Infectious Disease
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Author : Madeline Drexler
language : en
Publisher:
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What You Need To Know About Infectious Disease written by Madeline Drexler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.