People of Public Health
Discovered different bacteria that were responsible for causing anthrax, TB and cholera. Known as 'the bacteria hunter.'
Who is Robert Koch?
TB, chickenpox, influenza
What is airborne?
1950
British nurse that provided care to a large population during the Crimean War. Known as 'the lady with the lamp.'
What is foodborne?
Development of life polio virus vaccine.
1961
American nurse that implemented nurses being placed in public schools who helped found the National Organization for Public Health Nursing.
Who is Lillian Wald?
Typhoid Fever & Cholera
What is waterborne?
All states begin National Reporting of diseases
1925
Established the national public health policy known as the 'Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seaman.'
Who is John Adams?
Malaria, Lyme disease, West Nile Virus
What is vectorborne?
Congress passes the Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seaman.
1798