HIV & Communicable Diseases
Finish the statement.
____ in 5 people who are HIV positive are unaware of their status.
1 in 5 people.
Define Immunization.
Immunization protects people by introducing a vaccine that triggers the body’s immune response, similar to natural disease exposure. The vaccine contains weakened or inactive parts of the disease, prompting the body to recognize and fight it without causing illness (Immunize Canada, 2024).
or
Immunization: A process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination (CDC, 2021),
Define vaccine hesitancy.
Delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccination despite availability of vaccination services (WHO, n.d.)
What is the HIV diagnosis rate in Saskatchewan per 100,000 people?
19 per 100,000.
What is the term used to describe the protection of unvaccinated people by having a high vaccination rate in the community?
Community immunity or herd immunity.
What should you provide first in a conversation about vaccines: facts or myths?
And why?
Provide facts first to avoid reinforcing myths
HIV rates among First Nations in Saskatchewan are how many times higher than the national average?
11 times.
Where in Warman can the community get vaccinated?
GAMA Medical Centre,
What does the term "presumptive statements" mean in the context of addressing vaccine hesitancy?
It refers to assuming that vaccination will happen as part of routine care and framing it as a standard health procedure.
What is the role of community health nurses in managing communicable diseases? Provide one.
Educating the public, providing immunization, and breaking the chain of infection (NURS 430 Slides)
At what age are the first immunizations typically due for infants?
2 months of age.
From NURS 430 slides, There are 3Cs that influence vaccine hesitancy. Name 2.
1. Confidence: Trust in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, the system that delivers them, and motivations of policy makers who make vaccine decisions.
2. Complacency: Perception that the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases is low and that vaccines are not necessary.
3. Convenience: The extent to which vaccines are available, affordable, and accessible, and the appeal of immunization services.
What type of transmission involves coughing and sneezing?
Airborne transmission
Name 3 diseases that vaccines protect against.
Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Pneumococcal (multiple types), Meningitis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Haemophilus Influenzea B, Rotavirus,Polio, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Human Papilloma Virus, Influenza ,COVID-19
From NURS 430 slides, Give two ways how can nurses address vaccine hesitancy.
Building trust, Using presumptive statements, Give your strong recommendation, Present both risks and benefits, using motivational interviewing, telling stories (narratives are powerful), starting early conversations