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Pertussis (whooping cough) is transmitted how?
inhalation or direct contact with respiratory droplets
How do we medically manage Roseola?
supportive treatment
Lyme disease is what type of illness?
vector borne
Poliomyelitis is prevented how?
vaccines
S/x of pertussis and how long does it last
cold sx (runny nose, mild cough) lasting 1-2 weeks
Sx and complications of Lyme disease?
Bull's eye, joint swelling, pain
Comp if untreated: LDD
droplet precautions until 5 days after effective antibiotic has started
Rubella can cause what if a pregnant woman contracts it during the 1st trimester?
- congenital rubella syndrome, hearing impairments, purpuric skin lesions that give a BLUEBERRY muffin appearance
May complication may occur from paralysis and what should we teach the parent if they choose not to get this vaccine?
Flaccid Paralysis *
Teach them that not getting the vaccine can lead to RF respiratory arrest, death, and the flaccid paralysis
Prodromal- asymptomatic, low-grade fever, sore throat for 1-5 days before the rash.
Rash- 1-5 days later a pink, maculopapular rash appears on face and neck.
Roseola (Sixth disease) presents as what?
sudden fever greater than 103/39.5C for 3-7 days, during which the child has normal appetite and behavior.
How long does the tick have to be attached for Lyme disease and what is the hallmark sign of it?
36-48 hrs
clearing bull's eye